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Possible defenses to an OSHA citation include:not a recognized hazarduncontrollable employee misconductmisunderstanding of the situation by the OSHA inspector and there actually was no violation
A company would receive an OSHA citation if an OSHA inspector determined that the company was not in compliance with one or more OSHA regulations, and that determination was confirmed by the relevant OSHA Area Office and survived any appeals that were filed by the company.
The citation must be posted in the workplace until it has been abated or withdrawn.
If you receive an OSHA citation, you have 30 days to file a formal notice contesting the citation. If your position is later rejected by the Administrative Law Judge hearing the case, you have 30 days from receipt of that notice to file an appeal. Read the materials you receive from OSHA. They always tell you how long you have to object to or appeal any decision you are being notified of.
If an employer feels that they have been treated unfairly with a citation from OSHA, then they can try to have it appealed. You can do this by contacting OSHA with the information outlined on your citation.
If an OSHA inspector finds a violation, it will be mentioned to management in the closing conference, unless it depends on air sampling results. Then the company may be notified by mail after the inspection. The citation will be reviewed by the OSHA Area or Regional Manager. If confirmed by OSHA management, a citation will be issued, with a proposed fine. The company may have an informal conference with OSHA to discuss whether the citation is justified and the proposed fine appropriate. The company also can file a formal notice of contest and contest the citation through Administrative Law Judges and even the civil courts. After the citation is final, the company must pay the fine and take whatever action is necessary to eliminate the violation and ensure it is not repeated.
30 days
OSHA certifications range from tens of dollars to hundreds of dollars. The OSHA website offers information and guidance on certifications and the cost of them. Research of the official OSHA website will provide most answers to cost questions.
An OSHA citation informs the employees and employer of regulations that have being violated in work place, and paves the way for levying of fines and for legal action, if needed, to force compliance with the regulations.
In OSHA standards when the word "should" is used it is generally advisory and does not establish a requirement, the violation of which can produce a citation. When a requirement is intended, the word "shall" is used.
Death $4,459,000Incapacitating injury $225,100Nonincapacitating evident injury $57,400Possible injury $27,200No injury $2,400
A new Citation X is just under 22 million.