Question

What is the maximum amount that OSHA can impose as a penalty on an employer for each willful violation

Answer 1

As of January 2, 2018, the penalty for an OSHA violation is $12,934 per violation (serious). An employer can experience charges of $12,934 per day beyond the abatement date of the violation, and the maximum amount that OSHA can impose as a penalty on an employer for each willful violation is $129,336 per violation.