Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has POWERS BUILT STRUCTURES had?

Accepted Answer

POWERS BUILT STRUCTURES has been inspected 2 times by OSHA between Oct 27, 2015 and Oct 27, 2015, with 1 violations and $3,150 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What are common OSHA violations in the Construction industry?

Accepted Answer

Construction is consistently the most cited industry by OSHA. Common violations include fall protection failures (29 CFR 1926.501), scaffolding requirements (1926.451), ladder safety (1926.1053), hazard communication (1910.1200), and eye and face protection (1926.102). OSHA's Focus Four hazards in construction are falls, struck-by incidents, electrocution, and caught-in/between accidents.

Question 3

How does Wyoming's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Wyoming operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through Wyoming OSHA (WY OSHA), covering both private and public sector workers. The program enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA.

Question 4

How does OSHA calculate penalty amounts?

Accepted Answer

OSHA sets initial penalty amounts based on the gravity of the violation (severity and probability of injury). Penalties are then adjusted based on three factors: employer size (smaller employers may receive reductions), good faith (employers with effective safety programs), and violation history (employers with no recent prior violations). Penalties may be further reduced through informal settlement conferences between the employer and the OSHA Area Director.

Question 5

What triggers an OSHA accident investigation?

Accepted Answer

In the DOL OSHA enforcement data, an accident inspection is an inspection record tied to a reported workplace incident. Employers must report any work-related fatality within 8 hours and any in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye within 24 hours. An accident inspection reflects that OSHA opened an inspection in response to an incident report, not that fault has already been determined.

Question 6

What is the OSHA General Duty Clause?

Accepted Answer

Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, known as the General Duty Clause, requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm. OSHA uses the General Duty Clause to cite hazards for which no specific standard exists, such as workplace violence, heat illness, or ergonomic hazards. General Duty Clause citations require OSHA to prove the hazard was recognized and feasible abatement measures were available.

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#341019198	Oct 27, 2015	Accident	Partial	0	$0
#341044139	Oct 27, 2015	Referral	Partial	1	$3,150

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