Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has SHOP'N BAG MARKET had?

Accepted Answer

SHOP'N BAG MARKET has been inspected 6 times by OSHA between Mar 3, 1975 and Mar 17, 1975, with 22 violations and $145 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What industries does OSHA inspect most in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Construction is the most inspected industry in Pennsylvania, followed by manufacturing (steel, food processing, pharmaceuticals), healthcare, and warehousing/distribution. Pennsylvania's history as an industrial state means it has a large base of manufacturing and heavy industry employers subject to regular OSHA enforcement activity.

Question 3

What is an Other-than-Serious violation?

Accepted Answer

An Other-than-Serious violation is cited when a hazard exists that could cause injury or illness but would not likely result in death or serious physical harm. These violations carry a maximum penalty of $16,550 per violation for 2025, though penalties are discretionary and may be reduced to zero. Common examples include recordkeeping deficiencies and posting requirements.

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

Can employees refuse to work if conditions are unsafe?

Accepted Answer

Under limited circumstances, employees may refuse to perform work if they reasonably believe they face an imminent danger of death or serious injury. Before refusing, the employee should ask the employer to correct the hazard and, if possible, contact OSHA. The conditions for a protected work refusal are narrow: the danger must be imminent, the employee must have asked the employer to fix it, and there must not have been time to get the hazard corrected through normal channels.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1904.2Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries	8	$0
1903.2Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards	4	$0
1904.5Determination of Work-Relatedness	4	$0
1910.309	4	$145
1910.37Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes	2	$0

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#12653416	Mar 17, 1975	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#12653275	Mar 11, 1975	Planned	Complete	5	$35
#12653283	Mar 11, 1975	Planned	Complete	6	$40
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