Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has USDOL OSHA had?

Accepted Answer

USDOL OSHA has been inspected 10 times by OSHA between Nov 2, 2011 and Feb 26, 2020, with 0 violations and $0 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does OSHA enforcement work in Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

Wisconsin operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers. Federal OSHA conducts all workplace safety inspections and enforcement. Wisconsin has a large manufacturing sector that is a major focus of OSHA inspection activity.

Question 3

Why do some OSHA inspections result in zero penalties?

Accepted Answer

Not every OSHA inspection results in penalties. Inspections may find no violations, or the violations cited may be classified as Other-than-Serious with penalties reduced or waived. OSHA considers several factors when determining penalties, including employer size (small employers receive reductions), good faith efforts (having an effective safety program), and history (first-time offenders may receive lower penalties).

Question 4

What is the OSHA General Duty Clause?

Accepted Answer

Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, known as the General Duty Clause, requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm. OSHA uses the General Duty Clause to cite hazards for which no specific standard exists, such as workplace violence, heat illness, or ergonomic hazards. General Duty Clause citations require OSHA to prove the hazard was recognized and feasible abatement measures were available.

Question 5

What is an OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP)?

Accepted Answer

National Emphasis Programs are temporary programs that focus OSHA resources on specific industries or hazards with high injury and illness rates. NEPs direct federal OSHA inspectors to conduct programmed inspections of employers in targeted industries. Examples include NEPs for falls in construction, process safety management in chemical plants, and amputation hazards in manufacturing. Being inspected under an NEP does not mean a specific complaint was filed.

Question 6

How does OSHA handle multi-employer worksites?

Accepted Answer

On multi-employer worksites (common in construction), OSHA applies a multi-employer citation policy. Four categories of employers may be cited: the creating employer (whose actions created the hazard), the exposing employer (whose employees are exposed), the correcting employer (responsible for correcting the hazard), and the controlling employer (with general supervisory authority). More than one employer can be cited for the same hazard.

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#344669635	Feb 26, 2020	Other	No Inspection	0	$0
#343443834	Sep 6, 2018	Other	No Inspection	0	$0
#342418068	Jun 22, 2017	Other	No Inspection	0	$0
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