Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA enforces workplace safety and health standards under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The agency conducts inspections of workplaces, issues citations for violations, and proposes monetary penalties. OSHA addresses hazards including fall protection, chemical exposure, machine guarding, and respiratory protection. Willful violations can result in criminal referrals to the DOJ.
Back to all agenciesAverage Penalty
$32,700
Cases Per Year
3,790
Inspections Conducted
32,400
Willful Violations
534
Worker Fatalities Investigated
820
Cases Filed (Annual)
Penalties Collected Trend ($M)
Top Enforcement Actions
| Action | Respondent | Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willful Fall Protection Violations | Roofing Corp. of America | 2023-08-14 | $2.4M | Willful Citation |
| Process Safety Management Failures | Limetree Bay Refinery | 2022-04-20 | $3.1M | Willful Citation |
| Combustible Dust Explosion Hazards | Didion Milling Inc. | 2023-01-25 | $1.8M | Willful Citation |
| Trenching and Excavation Deaths | Atlantic Drain Service Co. | 2022-10-03 | $1.5M | Willful Citation |
| COVID-19 Healthcare Worker Protections | Kindred Healthcare LLC | 2021-09-17 | $987K | Serious Citation |
Enforcement Topics
Fall ProtectionChemical SafetyConstruction SafetyProcess SafetyCOVID-19Workplace Fatalities