Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has SME STEEL CONTRACTORS, INC. had?

Accepted Answer

SME STEEL CONTRACTORS, INC. has been inspected 36 times by OSHA between Apr 8, 1993 and May 20, 2019, with 55 violations and $25,218 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does Nevada's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Nevada operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NV OSHA), covering both private and public sector workers. NV OSHA 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

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
1926.152Flammable Liquids	8	$975
1926.350Gas Welding and Cutting	6	$1,370
1926.59Hazard Communication	4	$1,226
1926.150Fire Protection (Construction)	3	$0
1926.251Rigging Equipment for Material Handling	3	$700
1926.352Fire Prevention (Welding)	3	$2,762
1926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)	2	$0
1926.25Housekeeping	2	$1,625
1926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)	2	$3,150
1926.502Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices	2	$2,000

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#344084587	May 20, 2019	Planned	Complete	1	$810
#340607209	Apr 21, 2015	Planned	Complete	2	$700
#314885385	Sep 30, 2010	Referral	Partial	1	$700
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