Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT had?

Accepted Answer

PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT has been inspected 9 times by OSHA between Mar 7, 1996 and May 17, 2013, with 33 violations and $4,228 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

Question 3

What is an Other-than-Serious violation?

Accepted Answer

An Other-than-Serious violation is cited when a hazard exists that could cause injury or illness but would not likely result in death or serious physical harm. These violations carry a maximum penalty of $16,550 per violation for 2025, though penalties are discretionary and may be reduced to zero. Common examples include recordkeeping deficiencies and posting requirements.

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 is an OSHA referral inspection?

Accepted Answer

A referral inspection occurs when a federal or state agency, or another OSHA inspector, identifies a potential hazard and refers it to OSHA for follow-up. Referrals can come from other government agencies during their own inspections, from media reports, or from other OSHA inspections that identify hazards outside their scope. Referral inspections are given priority below complaints but above programmed inspections.

Question 6

Can employees refuse to work if conditions are unsafe?

Accepted Answer

Under limited circumstances, employees may refuse to perform work if they reasonably believe they face an imminent danger of death or serious injury. Before refusing, the employee should ask the employer to correct the hazard and, if possible, contact OSHA. The conditions for a protected work refusal are narrow: the danger must be imminent, the employee must have asked the employer to fix it, and there must not have been time to get the hazard corrected through normal channels.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1910.157Portable Fire Extinguishers	4	$676
1910.134Respiratory Protection	3	$600
1904.40Providing records to government representatives	3	$0
1910.303Electrical - General Requirements	3	$263
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment	3	$376
1910.1200Hazard Communication	3	$300
1904.32Annual Summary	2	$0
1910.1001Asbestos	2	$750
6000A	2	$300
1910.132Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements	2	$0

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#317114817	May 17, 2013	Referral	Partial	3	$0
#316104116	Dec 16, 2011	Referral	Partial	8	$1,500
#316104033	Nov 30, 2011	Referral	Partial	6	$300
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