Adjusting for the fact that the dollar amount assigned to fines has not increased since 1990, OSHA may be increasing fees dramatically next August:

 

Citations Current Max. With “Catch-Up” Increase
Other than Serious Up to $7,000 Up to $12,740
Serious $7,000 $12,740
Repeat $5,000-$70,000 $9,100 – $127,400
Willful $5,000-$70,000 $9,100 – $127,400
Failure to Abate $7,000/day $12,740/day

 

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