What fines can generally be imposed for noncompliance?
Each “Serious Violation” citation starts at $7,000. Each “Willful Violation” or “Repeat Violation” citation starts at $70,000. Definition of “Serious” Violation. A serious violation is deemed to exist in a place of employment if there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a condition which exists, or from one or more practices, means, methods, operations, or processes which have been adopted or are in use, in such place of employment unless the employer did not, and could not with the exercise of reasonable diligence, know of the presence of the violation. Definition of “Willful” Violation. A willful violation is the failure to comply with a safety standard under the Occupational Safety Health Act if done knowingly and purposely by an employer who, having a free will or choice, either intentionally disregards the standard or is plainly indifferent to its requirement. An omission or failure to act is willfully done if done voluntarily and int
