Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has STONE FOREST INDUSTRIES, INC. had?

Accepted Answer

STONE FOREST INDUSTRIES, INC. has been inspected 5 times by OSHA between Jun 15, 1988 and Mar 21, 1989, with 95 violations and $12,565 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does OSHA enforcement work in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Florida operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers. There is no state-run occupational safety program for private employers in Florida. Federal OSHA conducts all workplace safety inspections and enforcement directly. Florida has a large workforce in construction, hospitality, agriculture, and healthcare, all of which are significant areas of OSHA enforcement activity.

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 triggers an OSHA follow-up inspection?

Accepted Answer

OSHA conducts follow-up inspections to verify that previously cited hazards have been corrected by the abatement deadline. Follow-ups may also verify that new safety programs or procedures required by earlier citations are being properly implemented. If the employer has not corrected the cited conditions, OSHA can issue a Failure to Abate notice with additional daily penalties.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1910.265Sawmills	57	$9,500
1910.95Occupational Noise Exposure	5	$0
1910.215Abrasive Wheel Machinery	5	$235
1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements	4	$500
1910.177Servicing Multi-Piece and Single Piece Rim Wheels	4	$315
1910.38Emergency Action Plans	4	$665
1910.213Woodworking Machinery Requirements	4	$270
1910.252Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements	3	$0
1910.1200Hazard Communication	2	$0
1910.1025Lead	2	$0

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#18320036	Mar 21, 1989	Follow-Up	Partial	1	$1,325
#18026591	Dec 13, 1988	Follow-Up	Partial	6	$2,150
#18027649	Sep 12, 1988	Complaint	Partial	1	$0
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