Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has TARGET CONSTRUCTORS, INC. had?

Accepted Answer

TARGET CONSTRUCTORS, INC. has been inspected 17 times by OSHA between Aug 25, 1993 and Feb 17, 2026, with 13 violations and $8,090 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 California's OSHA program differ from federal OSHA?

Accepted Answer

California operates Cal/OSHA (the Division of Occupational Safety and Health), an OSHA-approved state plan that covers both private and public sector workers. Cal/OSHA standards must be at least as effective as federal standards, and in many cases California has adopted more protective requirements. Cal/OSHA conducts its own inspections and sets its own penalty amounts, which may differ from 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 an Other-than-Serious violation?

Accepted Answer

An Other-than-Serious violation is cited when a hazard exists that could cause injury or illness but would not likely result in death or serious physical harm. These violations carry a maximum penalty of $16,550 per violation for 2025, though penalties are discretionary and may be reduced to zero. Common examples include recordkeeping deficiencies and posting requirements.

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
1712(C)(1)	2	$1,460
3650Industrial Trucks - General	2	$675
1632(B)(3)	1	$75
1633(A)	1	$2,700
1644Metal Scaffolds	1	$100
1922(A)(1)	1	$335
3328(A)(2)	1	$250
5042(A)(15)	1	$250
1541(C)(2)	1	$110
5194(E)(1)(A)	1	$110

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#348750704	Feb 17, 2026	Unprogrammed Related	Partial	0	$0
#347809428	Oct 9, 2024	Planned	Partial	2	$1,460
#345063184	Dec 10, 2020	Unprogrammed Related	Partial	0	$0
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