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Articles Discussing OSHA Violations.

OSHA Increases Penalties for 2023

January 31, 2023 Filed Under: OSHA Violations

Jackson Lewis

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has increased its minimum and maximum penalties for workplace safety and health violations by 7.7 percent effective January 17, 2023.

White House Pushes OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Initiative

July 26, 2022 Filed Under: OSHA Violations

Jackson Lewis

As thermometers hit their peak, the White House is touting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) heat illness prevention efforts to “protect millions of workers from heat illness and injury.”

How to Beat the Heat, Or At Least an OSHA Citation

June 30, 2022 Filed Under: OSHA Violations

Jackson Lewis

Heat is nothing new for the construction industry, but the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new National Emphasis Program (NEP) on heat hazards for indoor and outdoor work environments certainly is.

Congress Considering $700,000 OSHA Penalties

September 18, 2021 Filed Under: OSHA Violations

Jackson Lewis

A Congressional committee has approved maximum penalties of $700,000 per item for violations of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

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OSHA Penalty Increase Effective Tomorrow

January 15, 2020 Filed Under: OSHA Violations

Jackson Lewis

The Inflation Adjustment Act requires the Department of Labor to annually adjust its civil monetary penalties to adjust for inflation no later than January 15 of each year. Today, the Federal Register published the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustments for 2020. This final rule increases civil penalties the Department of Labor assesses including those issued by OSHA based on workplace inspections and potential violations of safety and health standards. The rule is effective today and the increased penalty rates will apply to any penalties assessed after the effective date of the rule. So beginning tomorrow, OSHA civil penalties will increase.

Are You Ready for the 300A Filing Deadline with OSHA?

February 25, 2019 Filed Under: OSHA Violations

Covered establishments are establishments with 250 or more employees that are required to keep OSHA logs, and establishments with 20-249 employees in certain designated industries with historically high rates of occupational injuries and illnesses.

Starting January 24th Employers Face Higher OSHA Penalties

January 23, 2019 Filed Under: OSHA Violations

Jackson Lewis

Despite no federal funding, it appears that the Office of Federal Register is operational. Today, the Federal Register published the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustments for 2019. This final rule increases civil penalties the Department of Labor assesses including those assessed by OSHA. The rule is effective today and the increased penalty rates will apply to any penalties assessed after the effective date of the rule. So beginning tomorrow, OSHA civil penalties will increase.

Does Settling an OSHA Citation Make Good Business Sense?

February 27, 2017 Filed Under: OSHA Violations

Shortly after issuing a citation to an employer, OSHA will often agree to reduce the penalty amount provided the employer agrees not to contest it. But could settling invite further trouble? For a number of reasons, contractors should give considerable thought before entering into an early settlement with OSHA.

OSHA Penalties Go Up…Yes, Again

January 19, 2017 Filed Under: OSHA Violations

Jackson Lewis

In August 2016 we reported on the substantial increases to OSHA fines for violations of safety and health regulations as part of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. (Sec. 701 of Public Law 114-74). This law allowed OSHA a one-time “catch-up” adjustment for civil penalties followed by annual increases in penalties based on the Consumer Price Index. The “annual inflation adjustment” is required to be published in the Federal Register no later than January 15th each year. On January 18, OSHA published the 2017 annual inflation adjustment for OSHA penalties.

Maximum OSHA Fines for Safety Violations Increase by 78%

August 11, 2016 Filed Under: OSHA Violations

Jackson Lewis

The first increases to Occupational Safety and Health Administration fines for violations of safety regulations since 1990 went into effect on August 1, 2016. The increases are substantial: the maximum penalties have increased by 78 percent. In addition, OSHA will adjust the amounts annually based on the Consumer Price Index.

OSHA Penalty Increases About to Take Effect

July 10, 2016 Filed Under: OSHA Violations

Near the end of 2015, the Department of Labor announced that OSHA would be making numerous changes to its enforcement and policies for the year 2016 and beyond. Included amongst these changes is a dramatic increase in its monetary penalties for violations. OSHA’s penalties had previously remained unchanged since 1990. Pursuant to the federal budget signed into law on November 2, 2015, however, OSHA was authorized to increase its penalties by 78%. Additionally, OSHA will now continue to adjust its penalties for inflation on a yearly basis based upon the Consumer Price Index.

OSHA Announces New Maximum Penalty Amounts

July 5, 2016 Filed Under: OSHA Violations

Jackson Lewis

Under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 OSHA was required to adjust civil penalties for violations of safety and health standards on or before July 1, 2016.

Opposition to OSHA’s Silica Rule Spurs Rush of Lawsuits

April 22, 2016 Filed Under: OSHA Violations

Jackson Lewis

Labor and business interests have dashed to the courthouse to launch lawsuits against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s new silica standard, underscoring the controversy over the comprehensive health rule.

16 Legal Tips: Handling OSHA Citations the Right Way

April 15, 2016 Filed Under: OSHA Violations

Jackson Lewis

In its recent publication 16 Legal Tips: Handling OSHA Citations the Right Way, Intelivert asked 16 top legal experts for their tips to safety professionals who may find themselves on the receiving end of an OSHA citation. Three of those experts were Jackson Lewis attorneys – Carla Gunnin in our Atlanta office, as well as Tressi Cordaro and Nickole Winnett in the Washington, DC office.

OSHA Sets 400% Fine Increase for Reporting Rule Violations

March 28, 2016 Filed Under: OSHA Violations

Jackson Lewis

Raising the maximum fine 400 percent for failing to timely report a work-related severe injury and increasing the likelihood for on-site inspections of employers who report a serious injury are among changes reflected in new guidance released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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