Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has WINBURN TILE MFG CO had?

Accepted Answer

WINBURN TILE MFG CO has been inspected 15 times by OSHA between Sep 16, 1974 and Jul 5, 1983, with 44 violations and $1,855 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does OSHA enforcement work in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

Arkansas operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers. Federal OSHA conducts all workplace safety inspections and enforcement directly. Arkansas does not have its own state occupational safety plan for private-sector workers.

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
1910.309	5	$135
1910.213Woodworking Machinery Requirements	4	$135
1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus	4	$180
1910.217Mechanical Power Presses	4	$180
1910.134Respiratory Protection	3	$455
1910.23Ladders	3	$210
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)	3	$135
1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements	2	$0
1910.95Occupational Noise Exposure	2	$360
1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks	2	$0

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#16635658	Jul 5, 1983	Planned	Records Only	0	$0
#16571556	Jul 13, 1981	Follow-Up	Partial	0	$0
#16581100	Jan 8, 1980	Follow-Up	Partial	1	$50
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