Citations and Penalties
The OSHA inspector takes the findings back to the office and writes up a report.
The OSHA inspector writes up a formal report of findings.
The Area Director reviews it and makes the final decision about the citations and penalties. Citations inform the employer and workers of
- regulations and standards the employer allegedly violated,
- any hazardous working conditions covered by the OSH Act's General Duty Clause,
- the proposed length of time set for abatement of hazards, and
- any proposed penalties.
Citations are sent by certified mail to the facility. The employer must post a copy of each citation at or near the place the violation occurred for 3 days or until it is fixed. Employers must also inform workers and their representatives of the correction they make.
Penalties are based on violation type. See the maximum penalty amounts, with the annual adjustment for inflation, that may be assessed after Jan. 15, 2021.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
5-6. When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be _____.
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