OSHA Increases Civil Penalties

On January 16, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) increased its civil penalties based on cost of living adjustments. Below are the maximum penalty amounts, with the annual adjustment for inflation, that may be assessed after Jan. 15, 2022. (See OSHA Memo, Jan 13, 2022). 2022 Penalty Adjustments Type of Violation Penalty Serious Other-Than-Serious Posting Requirements…