Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has SORENSEN CONSTRUCTION, INC. had?

Accepted Answer

SORENSEN CONSTRUCTION, INC. has been inspected 24 times by OSHA between Jul 13, 1998 and Oct 3, 2005, with 44 violations and $11,903 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What is OSHA's multi-employer citation policy in construction?

Accepted Answer

On construction sites with multiple contractors, OSHA can cite more than one employer for the same hazard. Under the multi-employer citation policy, four types of employers may be cited: the creating employer (whose actions created the hazard), the exposing employer (whose workers are exposed), the correcting employer (responsible for fixing the hazard), and the controlling employer (with general supervisory authority over the site). General contractors are frequently cited as controlling employers.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.351Arc Welding and Cutting	9	$5,125
1926.350Gas Welding and Cutting	7	$638
1910.1200Hazard Communication	5	$80
1926.152Flammable Liquids	4	$810
1926.352Fire Prevention (Welding)	4	$518
1926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)	2	$0
1926.760Steel Erection - Fall Protection	1	$900
1926.761Steel Erection - Training	1	$0
1926.1053Ladders (Construction)	1	$700
618037502	1	$1,802

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#309404721	Oct 3, 2005	Planned	Complete	2	$1,680
#309405298	Oct 3, 2005	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#308208040	Sep 2, 2004	Planned	Complete	7	$2,360
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