5 of the Biggest OSHA Fines of Q4 2023

OSHA often calls attention to cases where inspections result in hefty fines, as a means of highlighting safety best practices.

The largest cases often revolve around residential builders, usually with a documented history of not providing workers with adequate protection from fall hazards. Repeat citations can drive up the overall initial fines, and one citation issued in the fourth quarter of 2023 utilized an updated rule change that elevated the cost by issuing a citation each instance where there was a violation.

Companies often contest the fines and negotiate with the agency to reduce their cost. 

Here are some of the largest initial fines announced by OSHA in the fourth quarter of 2023:

For more details on these cases, find the full article from our sister publication Construction Dive here.