Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has REFLECTIONS GRANITE & MARBLE, INC. had?

Accepted Answer

REFLECTIONS GRANITE & MARBLE, INC. has been inspected 5 times by OSHA between Feb 28, 2012 and Oct 21, 2014, with 58 violations and $12,100 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What is Process Safety Management and which manufacturers need it?

Accepted Answer

Process Safety Management (PSM, 29 CFR 1910.119) applies to manufacturers that handle highly hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities. PSM requires employers to develop and maintain comprehensive safety programs including process hazard analyses, operating procedures, employee training, mechanical integrity programs, and emergency planning. Chemical and petroleum manufacturers are most commonly subject to PSM requirements.

Question 3

How does North Carolina's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

North Carolina operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the North Carolina Division of Occupational Safety and Health (NC OSH), covering both private and public sector workers. NC OSH conducts inspections and enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA.

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
1910.134Respiratory Protection	10	$1,900
1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks	7	$213
1910.132Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements	6	$1,800
1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus	4	$0
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment	4	$2,400
1910.157Portable Fire Extinguishers	3	$0
1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements	3	$1,200
1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General	2	$108
1910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases	2	$1,200
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)	2	$360

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#317843217	Oct 21, 2014	Follow-Up	Partial	26	$10,000
#316556695	Jul 24, 2012	Monitoring	Partial	0	$0
#316433747	May 10, 2012	Monitoring	Partial	0	$0
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