Part 2 of OSHA inspections: after a workplace accident
Recently, we covered the topic of reporting a concern to OSHA if you were worried about dangerous conditions at work. At the Law Offices of Hussain & Gutierrez, we are aware that many workplace accidents occur every year on job sites in California and across the country. Many of these prompt an automatic inspection by OSHA officials. You might be interested in learning how inspections are carried out, as well as which types of accidents or conditions require immediate inspections.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducts countless workplace inspections every year, but cannot cover every incident or report unless certain conditions are met. Consequently, officials prioritize inspections based on the following situations that might occur at your workplace:
- Two or more people were hospitalized after a job-related accident.
- Someone was fatally injured in the accident.
- An injured employee was under the age of 18.
- Officials believe employees are in imminent danger due to worksite conditions.
- The company has a history of multiple injuries or is considered a repeat offender of safety standards.