​Regulatory penalty amounts have skyrocketed in recent years. Fines in excess of $100,00 are routinely issued.  Inspection results are posted online where current customers, potential customers, and job candidates can review. Keeping abreast of current OSHA regulations, emphasis programs, and rule interpretations can be overwhelming.  Our consultants know what the local inspectors target, and can quickly get your organization up to speed.

2020 OSHA Penalty Amounts

Type of Violation
Penalty
Serious
$13,494 per violation
Other Than Serious
$13,494 per violation
Failure to Abate
$13,494 per day beyond the abatement date
Willful or Repeated
$134,937 per violation

What Causes an OSHA Inspection

  1. Imminent Danger Situations
  2. Severe Injuries and Illnesses
  3. Worker Complaints
  4. Referrals
  5. Targeted Inspections
  6. ​Follow-Up Inspections
Investing in safety solutions reduces accidents and injuries, and it improves team moral and employee trust which reduces worker complaints and referrals. 
​OSHA area directors may grant additional penalty reduction for operating in good faith and utilizing a third-party consultant like Sturgeon Consulting. Sturgeon Consulting routinely helps clients pass inspections without any fines being issued. We have earned a reputation for always having clients prepared for an OSHA visit, and knowing how to lead them through the process. 

OSHA Inspection Protocol

Sturgeon Consulting provides all clients with a detailed protocol for OSHA inspections. The following information provides a summarized version of these protocols.
  • Upon arrival, review the official photo ID credentials provided by the inspector.
  • Escort the inspector to a private office or conference room for an opening conference to explain the purpose of the visit.
  • Inform the OSHA inspector that you work with Sturgeon Consulting and would like us to be present for the inspection.
  • Contact Sturgeon Consulting. While waiting for a Sturgeon Consulting representative to arrive, provide the inspector with the appropriate materials developed for your organization by Sturgeon Consulting. 
  • Do not volunteer any additional information.
We recommend waiting to begin any physical facility inspection until a Sturgeon Consulting representative has arrived. Our consultants will ensure your best interests are protected. Minimize the cost of OSHA fines for your organization by partnering with Sturgeon Consulting.