400% Increase for OSHA Fines
June 14, 2019
Potential increases in a company’s legal and regulatory liability lie ahead.
Under new guidance just published by OSHA, violations of the reporting rule now expose companies to fines 400% higher than previous requirements.
Carla J. Gunnin of Jackson Lewis explains how the new guidelines permit area directors to boost a fine to $7,000 if they decide that a company needs more “deterrent effect.”
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