Labor/Employment,
Administrative/Regulatory
Apr. 23, 2019
Beware the hidden costs of OSHA citations
The amount of the penalties has increased substantially over the past few years. Additionally, employers can be subjected to potential criminal penalties and increased exposure for worker’s compensation claims.
Jonathan S. Vick
Partner
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
Email: jvick@aalrr.com
Jonathan started his legal career with the U.S. Department of Labor representing Fed/OSHA and has experience in private practice advising employers on health and safety matters including investigations and citations issued by Fed/OSHA and Cal/OSHA as well as representing clients in 'serious & willful' matters before the Workers Compensation Appeals Board.
Most employers are familiar with California's Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("Cal-OSHA") citations and penalties. The amount of the penalties has increased substantially over the past few years. As of Jan. 1, 2019, $13,047 is the maximum penalty per violation for a regulatory violation; $13,047 is the maximum per violation for a general violation; $25,000 is the maximum per violation for serious violations; and $130,464 is the maximum per violation for...
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