OSHAs Gravity-Based Penalty System

Once a base penalty has been calculated using the Gravity-Based Penalty system, OSHA may then assign a reduction based on certain factors, including size of the employer. The size adjustment factor allows for the following maximum penalty reductions ... 

OSHA Gravity Based Penalty system — Serious violations... 

OSHA s Gravity-Based Penalty System establishes the initial penalty based on the potential severity of loss that the hazard poses and the probability that an injury or illness could occur because of the alleged violation. 

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