Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has SUMITOMO CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD. had?

Accepted Answer

SUMITOMO CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD. has been inspected 10 times by OSHA between Jul 26, 1993 and Oct 29, 1999, with 1 violations and $2,848 in penalties on record.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

What is an OSHA abatement date?

Accepted Answer

An abatement date is the deadline by which an employer must correct a cited hazard. OSHA sets abatement dates based on the nature and severity of the hazard and the feasibility of correction. Employers must certify in writing that they have corrected the violation by the abatement date. If more time is needed, employers can petition OSHA for a Petition for Modification of Abatement (PMA) before the deadline expires.

Question 6

What is a de minimis violation?

Accepted Answer

A de minimis violation is a technical violation of an OSHA standard that has no direct or immediate relationship to safety or health. De minimis violations are documented but do not result in citations or penalties. For example, a guardrail that is 41 inches high instead of the required 42 inches, but is otherwise adequate, might be classified as de minimis. These violations do not appear in OSHA's public enforcement data.

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#102294709	Oct 29, 1999	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#102291069	Oct 14, 1999	Referral	Partial	0	$0
#102294303	Jul 27, 1999	Planned	Complete	0	$0
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