OSHA Penalty Calculator
Estimate civil penalty amounts for OSHA violations. OSHA adjusts maximum penalties annually for inflation. These estimates reflect FY2024 penalty limits.
For informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a professional attorney or compliance specialist for actual penalty assessment. Actual penalties depend on OSHA inspector discretion and negotiated settlements.
References & Methodology
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), "Penalty Amounts," osha.gov, 2024. — Current maximum per-violation penalties for serious, willful, and repeat citations.
- International Code Council (ICC), "International Building Code (IBC)," 2021. — Model building code adopted by most U.S. jurisdictions governing permit requirements.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), "Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities (IIF)," bls.gov. — TRIR and DART rate calculation methodology and national industry averages.
- National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA), "Licensing Requirements by State," nascla.org. — State-by-state contractor licensing fee and reciprocity data.
OSHA Violation Categories
Other-than-Serious: A violation that has a direct relationship to job safety
and health, but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm.
Serious: A violation where there is substantial probability that death or serious
physical harm could result.
Willful: A violation that the employer intentionally and knowingly commits, or
commits with plain indifference to the law.
Repeated: A violation of any OSHA standard where the employer has been cited for
the same or similar violation within the past 5 years.
Failure to Abate: Failing to correct a prior violation may incur a penalty of
up to $16,550 per day beyond the abatement date.