Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has PUGET SOUND QUALITY CONSTRUCTI had?

Accepted Answer

PUGET SOUND QUALITY CONSTRUCTI has been inspected 9 times by OSHA between Mar 8, 2006 and Jul 3, 2014, with 32 violations and $19,200 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What is OSHA's multi-employer citation policy in construction?

Accepted Answer

On construction sites with multiple contractors, OSHA can cite more than one employer for the same hazard. Under the multi-employer citation policy, four types of employers may be cited: the creating employer (whose actions created the hazard), the exposing employer (whose workers are exposed), the correcting employer (responsible for fixing the hazard), and the controlling employer (with general supervisory authority over the site). General contractors are frequently cited as controlling employers.

Question 3

How does Washington's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Washington operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), covering both private and public sector workers. Washington DOSH is known for having some of the most stringent workplace safety standards in the country.

Question 4

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 5

What is a Repeat violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Repeat violation is issued when an employer has been previously cited for a substantially similar condition within the past five years. Repeat violations carry penalties up to $165,514 per violation for 2025. OSHA checks the employer's inspection history across all establishments to determine whether a prior citation for a similar hazard exists.

Question 6

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.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1550035003	5	$7,560
1550011009	4	$360
8764.50	2	$340
1550011005	2	$200
1550047701	2	$200
1552.4510	2	$600
1552460905	2	$2,500
1552460907	2	$5,460
1552461102	2	$0
062095300101	1	$0

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#317384980	Jul 3, 2014	Planned	Partial	2	$3,200
#316907294	Nov 14, 2013	Planned	Partial	1	$0
#316877547	Sep 19, 2013	Planned	Partial	2	$2,100
#316868561

PUGET SOUND QUALITY CONSTRUCTI