OSHA 101: Is It Cheaper To Run The Risk Of An OSHA Citation Or Enact Preventative Safety Measures?

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Below is the chart of current OSHA maximum penalties per violation so you can see the potential cost of citations.

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Below is the chart of current OSHA maximum penalties per violation so you can see the potential cost of citations.

Type of Violation	Penalty
Serious Other-Than-Serious Posting Requirements	$13,260 per violation
Failure to Abate	$13,260 per day beyond the abatement date
Willful or Repeated	$132,598 per violation

As of January 23, 2019 these are the maximum OSHA penalty amounts.

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OSHA 101: Is It Cheaper To Run The Risk Of An OSHA Citation Or Enact Preventative Safety Measures?

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