Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has SERENUS JOHNSON & SON CONSTRUCTION CO INC had?

Accepted Answer

SERENUS JOHNSON & SON CONSTRUCTION CO INC has been inspected 12 times by OSHA between Apr 11, 1990 and Aug 14, 2006, with 1 violations and $150 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does Michigan's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Michigan operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), covering both private and public sector workers. MIOSHA conducts inspections and enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA.

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

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 records is an employer required to keep under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

Most employers with 11 or more employees must maintain OSHA injury and illness records using Forms 300 (Log), 300A (Summary), and 301 (Incident Report). Certain low-hazard industries are partially exempt from routine recordkeeping. Employers must also report fatalities within 8 hours and hospitalizations, amputations, or eye losses within 24 hours. These records must be available for OSHA inspection and the annual 300A summary must be posted from February 1 through April 30.

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#308905645	Aug 14, 2006	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#124939323	Jan 19, 2000	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#125058834	May 22, 1998	Planned	Complete	0	$0
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