Higher penalties for safety violations

As of Jan. 15, 2022, the Department of Labor increased OSHA civil penalties for safety violations. The changes are:

  • Serious, other-than-serious and posting requirements:
    • 2021 — $13,653 per violation
    • 2022 — $14,502 per violation
  • Failure to abate:
    • 2021 — $13,653 per day beyond abatement day
    • 2022 — $14,502 per day beyond abatement day
  • Willful or repeated violations:
    • 2021 — Min $9,753 to Max $136,532 per violation
    • 2022 — Min 10,360 to Max $145,027 per violation
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