Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has SWANSON & YOUNGDALE had?

Accepted Answer

SWANSON & YOUNGDALE has been inspected 4 times by OSHA between Nov 1, 1983 and Oct 26, 2020, with 2 violations and $688 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does OSHA enforcement work in North Dakota?

Accepted Answer

North Dakota operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers. Federal OSHA conducts all inspections and enforcement. The oil and gas industry in western North Dakota sees significant 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

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 fatality/catastrophe OSHA inspection?

Accepted Answer

In the DOL OSHA inspection metadata, code M is the fatality/catastrophe category. These inspections follow a reported workplace fatality or catastrophe event and are distinct from the broader accident category in the same dataset.

Question 6

Can employers be inspected by both federal OSHA and a state agency?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, no. In states with OSHA-approved state plans, the state agency has primary enforcement responsibility and federal OSHA generally does not conduct inspections of private employers. In states under federal jurisdiction, only federal OSHA conducts inspections. However, some states have partial plans that cover only public-sector employees, in which case federal OSHA retains jurisdiction over private employers.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection	1	$0
5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)	1	$688

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#345001259	Oct 26, 2020	Fatality/Catastrophe	Partial	0	$0
#113330443	Jul 31, 1996	Planned	Partial	2	$688
#113323265	Jun 29, 1995	Planned	Complete	0	$0
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