Regulatory fines get adjusted each year for inflation. The OSHA 2022 Fine Amounts are as follows:
Type of Violation | Penalty Minimum | Penalty Maximum |
Serious | $1,036 per violation | $14,502 per violation |
Other Than Serious | $0 per violation | $14,502 per violation |
Willful | $10,360 per violation | $145,027 per violation |
Repeated | $10,360 per violation | $145,027 per violation |
Posting Requirement | $0 per violation | $145,027 per violation |
Failure to Abate | N/A | $145,027 per day unabated beyond the abatement date (generally limited to 30 days maximum) |