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Inspection outcome
Opened: January 28, 2021 · Closed: May 5, 2021
Accident-triggered

OSHA opened this case in response to a reported workplace incident.

Health inspection · Accident-related · Comprehensive — entire establishment

Violations15
Serious+0
Initial penalty$8,250
Current penalty$4,125
Accidents0
Duration97d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On January 28, 2021, OSHA opened Utah Wood Preserving’s inspection #345121313 at WOODS CROSS, Utah. The case was administratively closed on May 5, 2021, 97 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 15 violations totaling $4,125 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $8,250. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
15violations total
Serious1173%

A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.

Other-than-serious427%

An Other-than-serious violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. Often involves recordkeeping or procedural lapses.

Citations

Citations issued in this inspection

15citations issued
$4,125current penalty
↓ $4,125total reduction
Look up on OSHA.gov
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01001A
UAC R614-5-2.A.1General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$2,500
Current$1,250reduced by $1,250
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01001B
UAC R614-5-2.A.2General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01001C
UAC R614-5-2.F.1General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01001D
UAC R614-5-2.H.1General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01001E
UAC R614-5-2.H.3General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01001F
UAC R614-5-2.I.5General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01001G
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01002
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$750
Current$375reduced by $375
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01003
29 CFR 1910.37(e)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$2,500
Current$1,250reduced by $1,250
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01004A
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(10)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$2,500
Current$1,250reduced by $1,250
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01004B
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0
Other
Citation #02001
UAC R614-5-2.H.4General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$0
Current$0

Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 345121313 at OSHA Establishment Search.

Reference

About OSHA inspections

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.

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Citations

Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.

Open vs closed

An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.

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Current vs initial penalty

Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.

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Trigger types

A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.

About this inspection

OSHA classified this as Accident-related — an inspection triggered by a reported workplace accident.

Sources

Cross-check with OSHA directly

This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 345121313 directly: