Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has WOODSAGE CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPEMENT CO., INC. had?

Accepted Answer

WOODSAGE CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPEMENT CO., INC. has been inspected 4 times by OSHA between Dec 21, 1987 and Jun 3, 1988, with 18 violations and $27,049 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does Minnesota's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA), covering both private and public sector workers. MNOSHA conducts inspections and enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA.

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 Willful violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Willful violation is the most severe classification OSHA issues. It applies when an employer intentionally and knowingly commits a violation, or when an employer is aware of a hazardous condition and makes no reasonable effort to eliminate it. Willful violations carry the highest penalties, with a maximum of $165,514 per violation for 2025 and a minimum penalty of $11,823.

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 an OSHA referral inspection?

Accepted Answer

A referral inspection occurs when a federal or state agency, or another OSHA inspector, identifies a potential hazard and refers it to OSHA for follow-up. Referrals can come from other government agencies during their own inspections, from media reports, or from other OSHA inspections that identify hazards outside their scope. Referral inspections are given priority below complaints but above programmed inspections.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.451Scaffolding - General Requirements	12	$25,344
1926.500Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions	4	$1,345
1926.100Head Protection (Construction)	2	$360

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#107762247	Jun 3, 1988	Referral	Partial	4	$21,900
#107799710	May 23, 1988	Referral	Partial	4	$2,130
#107784142	May 17, 1988	Planned	Complete	8	$3,019
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