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News Jan. 19, 2021

Department of Labor announces adjustments to civil penalties

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s civil penalties amounts for violations of workplace safety and health standards increased in 2021 based on cost-of-living adjustments, according to www.osha.gov. The adjusted maximum penalty amounts took effect Jan. 15.

New penalties for willful and repeat violations will be $136,532 per violation compared with $134,937 in 2020; serious, other-than-serious and posting requirements are $13,653 per violation compared with $13,494 in 2020; and failure to abate violations are $13,653 per day beyond the abatement date compared with $13,494 in 2020.

View more information on OSHA’s website.

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