Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has SANO RUBIN CONSTRUCTION CO INC had?

Accepted Answer

SANO RUBIN CONSTRUCTION CO INC has been inspected 29 times by OSHA between Jul 16, 1975 and Sep 16, 2008, with 8 violations and $1,800 in penalties on record.

Question 2

Does New York have its own OSHA program?

Accepted Answer

New York operates a partial state plan through the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL PESH program). This plan covers state and local government workers only. Private-sector employers in New York are covered by federal OSHA, which conducts inspections and enforces standards directly. New York City also has its own Department of Buildings that enforces construction safety requirements.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.500Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions	2	$600
1926.401	1	$0
1926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)	1	$0
1926.400Introduction (Electrical - Construction)	1	$120
1926.451Scaffolding - General Requirements	1	$200
5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)	1	$320
1926.450Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and Definitions	1	$560

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#311974281	Sep 16, 2008	Planned	Partial	0	$0
#311972533	Jun 11, 2008	Planned	Partial	0	$0
#310519376	Mar 9, 2007	Planned	Partial	0	$0
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