OSHA Penalties
Below are the maximum penalty amounts, with the annual adjustment for inflation, that may be assessed after Jan. 15, 2024. (See OSHA Memo, Jan. 8, 2024).
| Type of Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Serious Other-Than-Serious Posting Requirements | $16,131 per violation |
| Failure to Abate | $16,131 per day beyond the abatement date |
| Willful or Repeated | $161,323 per violation |
State Plans
States that operate their own Occupational Safety and Health Plans are required to adopt maximum penalty levels that are at least as effective as Federal OSHA's. State Plans are not required to impose monetary penalties on state and local government employers.
For More Assistance
OSHA offers a variety of options for employers looking for compliance assistance.
The On-Site Consultation Program provides professional, high-quality, individualized assistance to small businesses at no cost.
OSHA also has compliance assistance specialists in most of our 85 Area Offices across the nation who provide robust outreach and education programs for employers and workers.
For more information, please contact the Regional or Area Office nearest you.