Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has REDCO CORPORATION had?

Accepted Answer

REDCO CORPORATION has been inspected 13 times by OSHA between Dec 28, 1983 and Sep 11, 2000, with 136 violations and $27,170 in penalties on record.

Question 2

Why are lockout/tagout violations so common in manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

Lockout/tagout (29 CFR 1910.147) is consistently among the most cited standards in manufacturing because it applies to virtually every piece of powered equipment. Common violations include lack of written energy control procedures for specific machines, failure to train authorized and affected employees, failure to conduct periodic inspections of energy control procedures, and using inadequate lockout devices. The standard's detailed requirements make full compliance challenging for facilities with diverse equipment.

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 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
1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials	21	$7,075
1910.95Occupational Noise Exposure	16	$100
1910.146Permit-Required Confined Spaces	13	$1,200
1910.217Mechanical Power Presses	10	$3,075
1910.1200Hazard Communication	8	$1,075
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)	6	$2,080
1910.134Respiratory Protection	5	$100
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment	5	$1,400
1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)	4	$550
1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks	4	$425

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#112894944	Sep 11, 2000	Monitoring	No Inspection	0	$0
#116203936	May 3, 1999	Planned	Complete	19	$10,000
#102700747	Jan 9, 1998	Planned	Complete	33	$6,600
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