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OSHA Announces New Penalties and Enforcement Guidance
OSHA Announces New Penalties and Enforcement Guidance
February 3, 2023
OSHA Announces New Penalties and Enforcement Guidance
Penalties Increased
In January, OSHA also announced that it had increased penalties for inflation. The increases take affect for penalties issued after January 15, 2023. The new maximum penalty for serious, other-than-serious, and posting requirements is $15,625 per violation. The new maximum penalty for failure to abate (correct safety violation) is $15,625 per day beyond the abatement date. The new maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations is $156,259 per violation.Employers Should Prepare
With this sharpened enforcement policy, employers should brush up on OSHA safety standards, and retain counsel as soon as possible if served with a subpoena from OSHA. Employers should review OSHA safety standards or consult with a labor attorney licensed in their state to mitigate any future costly litigation. Employers can also download NFIB’s Guide to OSHA Inspections and can reach out to the NFIB Small Business Legal Center at info@nfib.org with any additional questions.
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