Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has REAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. had?

Accepted Answer

REAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. has been inspected 11 times by OSHA between Mar 8, 2012 and Sep 2, 2022, with 45 violations and $243,931 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

Does Pennsylvania have its own OSHA program?

Accepted Answer

Pennsylvania operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers. There is no state-run occupational safety program for private employers in Pennsylvania. All workplace safety inspections and enforcement are handled directly by federal OSHA. Pennsylvania does not operate a state plan for public-sector employees.

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 Willful violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Willful violation is the most severe classification OSHA issues. It applies when an employer intentionally and knowingly commits a violation, or when an employer is aware of a hazardous condition and makes no reasonable effort to eliminate it. Willful violations carry the highest penalties, with a maximum of $165,514 per violation for 2025 and a minimum penalty of $11,823.

Question 6

What do high OSHA penalty amounts indicate?

Accepted Answer

Higher penalty amounts typically result from Willful or Repeat violations, which carry maximums of $165,514 per violation (2025). Large penalty totals can also result from multiple Serious violations cited during a single inspection. Penalty amounts reflect OSHA's assessment of the severity and nature of the hazards found, not necessarily the overall safety culture of the employer. Employers may contest penalties through informal conference or formal proceedings.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements	17	$82,620
1926.451Scaffolding - General Requirements	6	$34,560
1926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection	5	$23,883
1926.652Excavations - Protection of Employees	5	$75,075
1926.503Fall Protection - Training Requirements	3	$2,000
1926.20General Safety and Health Provisions	2	$6,381
1926.21Safety Training and Education	2	$0
1926.454Scaffolding - Training	1	$3,803
1926.100Head Protection (Construction)	1	$3,080
1926.95Criteria for Personal Protective Equipment (Construction)	1	$3,803

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#346199268	Sep 2, 2022	Referral	Partial	3	$20,625
#345968184	Mar 25, 2022	Referral	Partial	0	$0
#345500623	Aug 27, 2021	Planned	Complete	6	$48,065
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