Forklift Penalties for Non-Compliance Flashcards
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Under OSHA, what type of violation is issued when there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result?
Answer: Serious violation
A serious violation is cited when there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard the employer knew or should have known about.
What is the maximum OSHA penalty (as of recent adjustments) for a willful or repeated violation?
Answer: Around $161,000
Willful and repeated violations carry the highest OSHA penalties, adjusted annually for inflation to roughly $161,000 per violation.
Which factor does NOT typically reduce an OSHA penalty amount?
Answer: Number of employees who witnessed the violation
OSHA adjusts penalties based on employer size, good faith, and violation history, not the number of witnesses.
How long does an employer generally have to contest an OSHA citation after receiving it?
Answer: 15 working days
Employers have 15 working days from receipt of a citation to notify OSHA of intent to contest.
A forklift operator's certification is found to be expired. Who is primarily held responsible under OSHA?
Answer: The employer
The employer is responsible for ensuring operators are properly trained and certified before allowing them to operate a forklift.
What is a 'willful violation' under OSHA?
Answer: An intentional disregard of, or plain indifference to, the law
A willful violation involves intentional, knowing, or voluntary disregard for OSHA requirements or plain indifference to worker safety.
What can happen if an employer fails to abate a cited hazard by the deadline?
Answer: A failure-to-abate penalty accrues for each day past the deadline
Failure-to-abate penalties can accrue daily for each day beyond the abatement deadline, adding up quickly.