Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has WEST ELECTRIC CORPORATION had?

Accepted Answer

WEST ELECTRIC CORPORATION has been inspected 40 times by OSHA between Oct 2, 1979 and Feb 18, 2011, with 33 violations and $11,311 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

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 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.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements	6	$3,350
1926.50Medical Services and First Aid (Construction)	5	$300
1926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)	2	$0
1926.21Safety Training and Education	2	$2,313
1926.602Material Handling Equipment	2	$0
1926.652Excavations - Protection of Employees	2	$3,850
1926.28Personal Protective Equipment	2	$388
1926.150Fire Protection (Construction)	2	$450
1926.51Sanitation (Construction)	2	$0
1926.1052Stairways (Construction)	1	$300

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#313743460	Feb 18, 2011	Programmed Related	Complete	0	$0
#309956365	Jan 28, 2009	Programmed Related	Complete	0	$0
#309954162	Apr 28, 2008	Planned	Complete	0	$0
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