Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has SAN JUAN MERCANTILE CORPORATION had?

Accepted Answer

SAN JUAN MERCANTILE CORPORATION has been inspected 18 times by OSHA between Feb 22, 1973 and Oct 13, 1994, with 39 violations and $13,456 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 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 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 a planned (programmed) OSHA inspection?

Accepted Answer

Planned inspections are part of OSHA's proactive enforcement strategy. OSHA selects workplaces for inspection based on objective criteria such as industry injury rates, participation in National or Local Emphasis Programs (NEPs/LEPs), or targeting of specific high-hazard industries. Being selected for a planned inspection does not indicate that OSHA has received a complaint or that a specific hazard has been reported.

Question 6

What happens during the opening conference of an OSHA inspection?

Accepted Answer

At the start of an inspection, the OSHA compliance officer holds an opening conference with the employer. During this conference, the inspector presents credentials, explains the reason for the inspection (complaint, programmed, referral, etc.), describes the scope of the inspection, and outlines employer and employee rights. The employer may designate a representative to accompany the inspector during the walkaround. Employee representatives also have the right to participate.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1918.96Maintenance and Repair Work in the Vicinity of Longshoring Operations	7	$820
1918.93Hazardous Atmospheres and Substances	5	$746
1917.94Foot Protection	5	$6,060
1917.28Hazard Communication	3	$0
1918.105Other Protective Measures	3	$600
1903.2Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards	2	$90
1904.2Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries	2	$90
1918.104Foot protection	2	$0
5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)	2	$880
1918.67Notifying the ship's officers before using certain equipment	1	$0

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#106717143	Oct 13, 1994	Planned	Complete	4	$4,000
#106716566	Feb 16, 1994	Planned	Complete	1	$634
#17984352	Mar 30, 1993	Planned	Complete	0	$0
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