{
  "name": "State OSHA plan civil penalty maximums by violation type compared with federal",
  "description": "Maximum civil penalty amounts for workplace safety violations in each OSHA-approved State Plan, compared with the federal OSHA baseline. Each record is one state-plan jurisdiction and one violation type (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious, failure-to-abate, regulatory/posting). Gives the state's maximum and minimum penalty, the corresponding federal amount, and key structural differences in how the penalty is computed (severity tiers, employer-size reductions, good-faith adjustments). Answers 'what is the maximum fine for a serious OSHA violation in [state]' and 'how does [state]'s penalty structure differ from federal OSHA'. Special note for 2026: the October 2025 CPI-U was not produced due to the government shutdown, so federal penalties were not adjusted \u2014 but some state plans (CA, OR) adjusted independently, widening the gap.",
  "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/",
  "licence": "Facts from federal and state government penalty schedules; statutory penalty amounts are not copyrightable",
  "last_verified": "2026-08-15",
  "stale_after": "2027-02-11",
  "sources": [
    "https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/336.html",
    "https://www.osha.gov/memos/2026-05-21/2026-annual-adjustments-osha-civil-penalties",
    "https://www.business.nv.gov/news-media/press-releases/2025/industrial-relations/nevada-osha-s-2025-workplace-safety-violation-penalties-increase-in-accordance-with-federal-adjustment-for-inflation/",
    "https://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/5632-2026.pdf",
    "https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=296-900-14010",
    "https://www.dir.ca.gov/DIRNews/2025/2025-10.html",
    "https://www.osha.gov/penalties"
  ],
  "records": [
    {
      "jurisdiction": "California",
      "violation_type": "failure-to-abate",
      "penalty_maximum": "$15,000",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "January 1, 2025",
      "computation_method": "Daily additional penalty based on initial Gravity-based penalty, adjusted for Size, Good Faith, and History at time of reinspection; may be reduced up to 90% for first 120 days for regulatory/general, up to 50% thereafter",
      "statute_citation": "Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8, \u00a7 336(f)",
      "id": "failure-to-abate-california",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/failure-to-abate-california/",
      "source": "https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/336.html",
      "source_quote": "The daily additional penalty for failure to abate a violation shall not exceed $15,000.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Federal",
      "violation_type": "failure-to-abate",
      "penalty_maximum": "$16,550",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "January 15, 2026",
      "computation_method": "Up to $16,550 per day beyond abatement date, generally limited to 30 days maximum",
      "statute_citation": "29 C.F.R. 1903.15",
      "id": "failure-to-abate-federal",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/failure-to-abate-federal/",
      "source": "https://www.osha.gov/memos/2026-05-21/2026-annual-adjustments-osha-civil-penalties",
      "source_quote": "$16,550 may be proposed. If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact Directorate of Enforcement Programs at (202) 693-1850. 1 \"Minimum\" denotes the minimum penalty amount established by statute for willful violations and, with respect to serious, repeat, and OTS violations, the minimum penalty amount derived under OSHA penalty policy, based on the Gravity-Based Penalty at the lowest gravity level and application of the maximum permissible reduction factors. 2 \"Maximum\" denotes the maximum penalty amount established by statute, as adjusted pursuant to the Federal",
      "verified_fields": [
        "jurisdiction",
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Nevada",
      "violation_type": "failure-to-abate",
      "penalty_maximum": "$16,550",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "January 15, 2025",
      "computation_method": "Mirrors federal per SB 40 (2019); per day unabated beyond abatement date, generally limited to 30 days maximum",
      "statute_citation": "SB 40 (2019 Legislative Session)",
      "id": "failure-to-abate-nevada",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/failure-to-abate-nevada/",
      "source": "https://www.business.nv.gov/news-media/press-releases/2025/industrial-relations/nevada-osha-s-2025-workplace-safety-violation-penalties-increase-in-accordance-with-federal-adjustment-for-inflation/",
      "source_quote": "January 15, 2025, regardless of when the inspection was opened. Nevada OSHA\u2019s penalties for violations of the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Act are as follows: For willful violations , where Nevada OSHA demonstrates that an employer knowingly failed to comply with an OSHA standard, or demonstrated a plain indifference for employee safety, the maximum penalty increases from $161,323 to $165,514. For repeated violations , maximum penalties will increase from $161,323 to $165,514. Penalties for serious violations , where workplace hazards that could cause an injury or illness that would most likely result in death or serious physical harm, the maximum penalty increases from $16,131 to $16,550.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "effective_date",
        "jurisdiction",
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Oregon",
      "violation_type": "failure-to-abate",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "January 1, 2026",
      "computation_method": "Per OAR 437-001-0135 through 437-001-0203; specific failure-to-abate amounts not listed in this summary sheet",
      "statute_citation": "OAR 437-001-0135 through 437-001-0203",
      "id": "failure-to-abate-oregon",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/failure-to-abate-oregon/",
      "source": "https://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/5632-2026.pdf",
      "source_quote": "Oregon OSHA published the 1-2026 Annual Adjustments to Penalties Bulletin on Nov. 25, 2025, effective Jan. 1, 2026.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "jurisdiction"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "California",
      "violation_type": "other-than-serious",
      "penalty_maximum": "$16,285",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "January 1, 2025",
      "computation_method": "General violation: base penalty $1,000\u2013$2,000 based on Severity (Low/Medium/High), adjusted for Extent (\u00b125%) and Likelihood (\u00b125%), then Size, Good Faith, History; 50% abatement credit",
      "statute_citation": "Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8, \u00a7 336(b)",
      "id": "other-than-serious-california",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/other-than-serious-california/",
      "source": "https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/336.html",
      "source_quote": "Any employer who violates any occupational safety and health standard, order or special order and such violation is determined to be a General violation (as provided in section 334(b) of this article) may be assessed a civil penalty of up to $16,285 for each such violation.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Federal",
      "violation_type": "other-than-serious",
      "penalty_maximum": "$16,550",
      "penalty_minimum": "$0",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "January 15, 2026",
      "computation_method": "Only minimal severity assigned; Area Director may propose up to $16,550 for deterrent effect",
      "statute_citation": "29 C.F.R. 1903.15",
      "id": "other-than-serious-federal",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/other-than-serious-federal/",
      "source": "https://www.osha.gov/memos/2026-05-21/2026-annual-adjustments-osha-civil-penalties",
      "source_quote": "$16,550 may be proposed. If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact Directorate of Enforcement Programs at (202) 693-1850. 1 \"Minimum\" denotes the minimum penalty amount established by statute for willful violations and, with respect to serious, repeat, and OTS violations, the minimum penalty amount derived under OSHA penalty policy, based on the Gravity-Based Penalty at the lowest gravity level and application of the maximum permissible reduction factors. 2 \"Maximum\" denotes the maximum penalty amount established by statute, as adjusted pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which required a catch-up adjustment in 2015 and annual inflation adjustments thereafter. 3 For a repeated other-than-serious",
      "verified_fields": [
        "jurisdiction",
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Nevada",
      "violation_type": "other-than-serious",
      "penalty_maximum": "$16,550",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "January 15, 2025",
      "computation_method": "Mirrors federal per SB 40 (2019); automatically adopts federal penalty amounts",
      "statute_citation": "SB 40 (2019 Legislative Session)",
      "id": "other-than-serious-nevada",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/other-than-serious-nevada/",
      "source": "https://www.business.nv.gov/news-media/press-releases/2025/industrial-relations/nevada-osha-s-2025-workplace-safety-violation-penalties-increase-in-accordance-with-federal-adjustment-for-inflation/",
      "source_quote": "January 15, 2025, regardless of when the inspection was opened. Nevada OSHA\u2019s penalties for violations of the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Act are as follows: For willful violations , where Nevada OSHA demonstrates that an employer knowingly failed to comply with an OSHA standard, or demonstrated a plain indifference for employee safety, the maximum penalty increases from $161,323 to $165,514. For repeated violations , maximum penalties will increase from $161,323 to $165,514. Penalties for serious violations , where workplace hazards that could cause an injury or illness that would most likely result in death or serious physical harm, the maximum penalty increases from $16,131 to $16,550. For each other-than-serious violation , the maximum penalty increases from $16,131 to $16,550.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "effective_date",
        "jurisdiction",
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Oregon",
      "violation_type": "other-than-serious",
      "penalty_maximum": "$300",
      "penalty_minimum": "$0",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "January 1, 2026",
      "computation_method": "Low probability = $0, High probability = $300; first-instance only",
      "statute_citation": "OAR 437-001-0135 through 437-001-0203",
      "id": "other-than-serious-oregon",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/other-than-serious-oregon/",
      "source": "https://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/5632-2026.pdf",
      "source_quote": "1 osha.oregon.gov/Pages/topics/violations-and-penalties.aspx PENALTY ADJUSTMENT CALCULATIONS | ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS TO PENALTIES BULLETIN 1-2026 Violations and Penalties \u2014 First-Instance Violations FIRST-INSTANCE PENALTY TABLE FIRST-INSTANCE SERIOUS PENALTY TABLE To be used to calculate penalty adjustments Other than serious-rated violation Penalty Severity (base penalty) Probability Low Medium High Low Medium High Other than serious Adjustment serious serious serious death death death Low $0 30% $4,736 $9,473 $12,632 $15,791 $17,004** $17,004** High $300",
      "verified_fields": [
        "jurisdiction",
        "penalty_maximum",
        "penalty_minimum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Washington",
      "violation_type": "other-than-serious",
      "penalty_maximum": "$200",
      "penalty_minimum": "$0",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "February 17, 2025",
      "computation_method": "First time nonstatutory general violation = $0; base penalty $200 used for willful, repeat, or failure-to-abate calculations",
      "statute_citation": "WAC 296-900-14010; RCW 49.17.180",
      "id": "other-than-serious-washington",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/other-than-serious-washington/",
      "source": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=296-900-14010",
      "source_quote": "A penalty is not applied to first time general violations. The base penalty is used to calculate the penalty for willful, repeat, or failure to abate general violations.",
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Federal",
      "violation_type": "posting",
      "penalty_maximum": "$16,550",
      "penalty_minimum": "$0",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "January 15, 2026",
      "computation_method": "Same as other-than-serious",
      "statute_citation": "29 C.F.R. 1903.15",
      "id": "posting-federal",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/posting-federal/",
      "source": "https://www.osha.gov/memos/2026-05-21/2026-annual-adjustments-osha-civil-penalties",
      "source_quote": "$16,550 may be proposed. If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact Directorate of Enforcement Programs at (202) 693-1850. 1 \"Minimum\" denotes the minimum penalty amount established by statute for willful violations and, with respect to serious, repeat, and OTS violations, the minimum penalty amount derived under OSHA penalty policy, based on the Gravity-Based Penalty at the lowest gravity level and application of the maximum permissible reduction factors. 2 \"Maximum\" denotes the maximum penalty amount established by statute, as adjusted pursuant to the Federal",
      "verified_fields": [
        "jurisdiction",
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Nevada",
      "violation_type": "posting",
      "penalty_maximum": "$16,550",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "January 15, 2025",
      "computation_method": "Mirrors federal per SB 40 (2019); automatically adopts federal penalty amounts",
      "statute_citation": "SB 40 (2019 Legislative Session)",
      "id": "posting-nevada",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/posting-nevada/",
      "source": "https://www.business.nv.gov/news-media/press-releases/2025/industrial-relations/nevada-osha-s-2025-workplace-safety-violation-penalties-increase-in-accordance-with-federal-adjustment-for-inflation/",
      "source_quote": "As a result, Nevada OSHA\u2019s administrative penalties will increase by 2.59%, effective immediately for any penalty assessed on or after January 15, 2025, regardless of when the inspection was opened. Nevada OSHA\u2019s penalties for violations of the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Act are as follows: For willful violations , where Nevada OSHA demonstrates that an employer knowingly failed to comply with an OSHA standard, or demonstrated a plain indifference for employee safety, the maximum penalty increases from $161,323 to $165,514. For repeated violations , maximum penalties will increase from $161,323 to $165,514. Penalties for serious violations , where workplace hazards that could cause an injury or illness that would most likely result in death or serious physical harm, the maximum penalty increases from $16,131 to $16,550. For each other-than-serious violation , the maximum penalty increases from $16,131 to $16,550. For failure to abate violations , in instances where employers were previously cited and failed to correct violations, the maximum penalty increases from $16,131 to $16,550 per day unabated beyond the abatement date (generally limited to 30 days maximum). For each posting requirement violation , the maximum penalty increases from $16,131 to $16,550.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "effective_date",
        "jurisdiction",
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "California",
      "violation_type": "regulatory",
      "penalty_maximum": "$16,285",
      "penalty_minimum": "$500",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "January 1, 2025",
      "computation_method": "Minimum proposed penalty of $500 representing gravity; adjusted for Size, Good Faith, and History; no abatement credit",
      "statute_citation": "Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8, \u00a7 336(a)",
      "id": "regulatory-california",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/regulatory-california/",
      "source": "https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/336.html",
      "source_quote": "Any employer who commits any Regulatory violation (as provided in Section 334(a) of this article) shall be assessed a civil penalty of up to $16,285 for each such violation.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "California",
      "violation_type": "repeat",
      "penalty_maximum": "$162,851",
      "federal_maximum": "$165,514",
      "effective_date": "January 1, 2025",
      "computation_method": "1st repeat: Proposed Penalty x2; 2nd repeat: x4; 3rd repeat: x10; not subject to adjustment other than Size",
      "statute_citation": "Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8, \u00a7 336(g)",
      "id": "repeat-california",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/repeat-california/",
      "source": "https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/336.html",
      "source_quote": "The resultant penalty shall not exceed $162,851.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Federal",
      "violation_type": "repeat",
      "penalty_maximum": "$165,514",
      "penalty_minimum": "$4,256",
      "federal_maximum": "$165,514",
      "effective_date": "January 15, 2026",
      "computation_method": "Gravity-based penalty with size, history, good faith adjustments; minimum $472 for repeated OTS with no initial penalty",
      "statute_citation": "29 C.F.R. 1903.15",
      "id": "repeat-federal",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/repeat-federal/",
      "source": "https://www.osha.gov/memos/2026-05-21/2026-annual-adjustments-osha-civil-penalties",
      "source_quote": "repeat, and OTS violations, the minimum penalty amount derived under OSHA penalty policy, based on the Gravity-Based Penalty at the lowest gravity level and application of the maximum permissible reduction factors. 2 \"Maximum\" denotes the maximum penalty amount established by statute, as adjusted pursuant to the Federal",
      "verified_fields": [
        "jurisdiction"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Nevada",
      "violation_type": "repeat",
      "penalty_maximum": "$165,514",
      "federal_maximum": "$165,514",
      "effective_date": "January 15, 2025",
      "computation_method": "Mirrors federal per SB 40 (2019); automatically adopts federal penalty amounts",
      "statute_citation": "SB 40 (2019 Legislative Session)",
      "id": "repeat-nevada",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/repeat-nevada/",
      "source": "https://www.business.nv.gov/news-media/press-releases/2025/industrial-relations/nevada-osha-s-2025-workplace-safety-violation-penalties-increase-in-accordance-with-federal-adjustment-for-inflation/",
      "source_quote": "January 15, 2025, regardless of when the inspection was opened. Nevada OSHA\u2019s penalties for violations of the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Act are as follows: For willful violations , where Nevada OSHA demonstrates that an employer knowingly failed to comply with an OSHA standard, or demonstrated a plain indifference for employee safety, the maximum penalty increases from $161,323 to $165,514.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "effective_date",
        "jurisdiction",
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Oregon",
      "violation_type": "repeat",
      "penalty_maximum": "$170,046",
      "penalty_minimum": "$12,147",
      "federal_maximum": "$165,514",
      "effective_date": "January 1, 2026",
      "computation_method": "First-instance serious initial penalty x4 for 1st repeat, x6 for 2nd, x8 for 3rd; OTS repeat = $12,147; size reduction of $7,618 for employers with \u226450 employees",
      "statute_citation": "OAR 437-001-0135 through 437-001-0203",
      "id": "repeat-oregon",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/repeat-oregon/",
      "source": "https://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/5632-2026.pdf",
      "source_quote": "The maximum-adjusted penalty amount for a repeat violation is $170,046.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "California",
      "violation_type": "serious",
      "penalty_maximum": "$25,000",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "January 1, 2025",
      "computation_method": "Initial base penalty of $18,000, adjusted for Extent (\u00b125%) and Likelihood (\u00b125%) to get Gravity-based penalty, then further adjusted for Size (up to 40% for \u226410 employees), Good Faith (up to 30%), and History (up to 10%); abatement credit of 50% available if abated before citation or within abatement period",
      "statute_citation": "Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8, \u00a7 336(c)",
      "id": "serious-california",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/serious-california/",
      "source": "https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/336.html",
      "source_quote": "Any employer who violates any occupational safety and health standard, order, or special order, and such violation is determined to be a Serious violation (as provided in section 334(c)(1) of this article) shall be assessed a civil penalty of up to $25,000 for each such violation.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
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        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Federal",
      "violation_type": "serious",
      "penalty_maximum": "$16,550",
      "penalty_minimum": "$1,085",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "January 15, 2026",
      "computation_method": "Gravity-based penalty using severity x probability scale; high gravity = $16,550, moderate = $9,457\u2013$14,187, low = $7,093; reduced by size (up to 70% for 1\u201325 employees), history (up to 20%), and good faith (up to 25%)",
      "statute_citation": "29 C.F.R. 1903.15",
      "id": "serious-federal",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/serious-federal/",
      "source": "https://www.osha.gov/memos/2026-05-21/2026-annual-adjustments-osha-civil-penalties",
      "source_quote": "$16,550 may be proposed. If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact Directorate of Enforcement Programs at (202) 693-1850. 1 \"Minimum\" denotes the minimum penalty amount established by statute for willful violations and, with respect to serious, repeat, and OTS violations, the minimum penalty amount derived under OSHA penalty policy, based on the Gravity-Based Penalty at the lowest gravity level and application of the maximum permissible reduction factors. 2 \"Maximum\" denotes the maximum penalty amount established by statute, as adjusted pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which required a catch-up adjustment in 2015 and annual inflation adjustments thereafter. 3 For a repeated other-than-serious",
      "verified_fields": [
        "jurisdiction",
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Nevada",
      "violation_type": "serious",
      "penalty_maximum": "$16,550",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "January 15, 2025",
      "computation_method": "Mirrors federal per SB 40 (2019); automatically adopts federal penalty amounts",
      "statute_citation": "SB 40 (2019 Legislative Session)",
      "id": "serious-nevada",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/serious-nevada/",
      "source": "https://www.business.nv.gov/news-media/press-releases/2025/industrial-relations/nevada-osha-s-2025-workplace-safety-violation-penalties-increase-in-accordance-with-federal-adjustment-for-inflation/",
      "source_quote": "January 15, 2025, regardless of when the inspection was opened. Nevada OSHA\u2019s penalties for violations of the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Act are as follows: For willful violations , where Nevada OSHA demonstrates that an employer knowingly failed to comply with an OSHA standard, or demonstrated a plain indifference for employee safety, the maximum penalty increases from $161,323 to $165,514. For repeated violations , maximum penalties will increase from $161,323 to $165,514. Penalties for serious violations , where workplace hazards that could cause an injury or illness that would most likely result in death or serious physical harm, the maximum penalty increases from $16,131 to $16,550.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "effective_date",
        "jurisdiction",
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Oregon",
      "violation_type": "serious",
      "penalty_maximum": "$17,004",
      "penalty_minimum": "$1,214",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "January 1, 2026",
      "computation_method": "Severity x Probability matrix; base penalties from $3,643 (Low/Low) to $17,004 (High/High or death); adjusted for good faith (\u00b120%), size (up to 75% for 1\u201310 employees), history (\u00b110%), immediate correction (10%)",
      "statute_citation": "OAR 437-001-0135 through 437-001-0203",
      "id": "serious-oregon",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/serious-oregon/",
      "source": "https://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/5632-2026.pdf",
      "source_quote": "The maximum-adjusted penalty amount for a serious-rated violation is $17,004.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
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        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Washington",
      "violation_type": "serious",
      "penalty_maximum": "$16,550",
      "penalty_minimum": "$100",
      "federal_maximum": "$16,550",
      "effective_date": "February 17, 2025",
      "computation_method": "Gravity = Severity (1\u20133) x Probability (1\u20133); base penalties from $1,020 to $7,140 + Inflation Factor + 2% catch-up; adjusted for size, good faith, history; minimum $100 required by statute",
      "statute_citation": "WAC 296-900-14010; RCW 49.17.180",
      "id": "serious-washington",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/serious-washington/",
      "source": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=296-900-14010",
      "source_quote": "The minimum penalty for a standard serious violation = $100.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "penalty_minimum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
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        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "California",
      "violation_type": "willful",
      "penalty_maximum": "$162,851",
      "penalty_minimum": "$11,632",
      "federal_maximum": "$165,514",
      "effective_date": "January 1, 2025",
      "computation_method": "Proposed Penalty multiplied by five; minimum $11,632, maximum $162,851",
      "statute_citation": "Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8, \u00a7 336(h)",
      "id": "willful-california",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/willful-california/",
      "source": "https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/336.html",
      "source_quote": "the penalty for any willful violation shall not be less than $11,632 and shall not exceed $162,851.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "penalty_maximum",
        "penalty_minimum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
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        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Federal",
      "violation_type": "willful",
      "penalty_maximum": "$165,514",
      "penalty_minimum": "$11,823",
      "federal_maximum": "$165,514",
      "effective_date": "January 15, 2026",
      "computation_method": "Minimum $11,823 required by statute; gravity-based penalty with size, history, good faith adjustments",
      "statute_citation": "29 C.F.R. 1903.15",
      "id": "willful-federal",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/willful-federal/",
      "source": "https://www.osha.gov/memos/2026-05-21/2026-annual-adjustments-osha-civil-penalties",
      "source_quote": "$11,823 | Moderate | 5 | Medium | Lesser | $9,457 | Moderate | 5 | Low | Lesser | $7,093 | Low | 1 | For other-than-serious violations, only minimal severity is assigned. If the Area Director determines that it is appropriate to achieve the necessary deterrent effect, a maximum penalty of $16,550 may be proposed. If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact Directorate of Enforcement Programs at (202) 693-1850. 1 \"Minimum\" denotes the minimum penalty amount established by statute for willful violations and, with respect to serious, repeat, and OTS violations, the minimum penalty amount derived under OSHA penalty policy, based on the Gravity-Based Penalty at the lowest gravity level and application of the maximum permissible reduction factors. 2 \"Maximum\" denotes the maximum penalty amount established by statute, as adjusted pursuant to the Federal",
      "verified_fields": [
        "jurisdiction",
        "penalty_minimum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
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        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Nevada",
      "violation_type": "willful",
      "penalty_maximum": "$165,514",
      "federal_maximum": "$165,514",
      "effective_date": "January 15, 2025",
      "computation_method": "Mirrors federal per SB 40 (2019); automatically adopts federal penalty amounts",
      "statute_citation": "SB 40 (2019 Legislative Session)",
      "id": "willful-nevada",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/willful-nevada/",
      "source": "https://www.business.nv.gov/news-media/press-releases/2025/industrial-relations/nevada-osha-s-2025-workplace-safety-violation-penalties-increase-in-accordance-with-federal-adjustment-for-inflation/",
      "source_quote": "January 15, 2025, regardless of when the inspection was opened. Nevada OSHA\u2019s penalties for violations of the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Act are as follows: For willful violations , where Nevada OSHA demonstrates that an employer knowingly failed to comply with an OSHA standard, or demonstrated a plain indifference for employee safety, the maximum penalty increases from $161,323 to $165,514.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "effective_date",
        "jurisdiction",
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction": "Oregon",
      "violation_type": "willful",
      "penalty_maximum": "$170,046",
      "penalty_minimum": "$12,147",
      "federal_maximum": "$165,514",
      "effective_date": "January 1, 2026",
      "computation_method": "Severity x Probability matrix for serious-rated; OTS willful = $12,147; serious physical harm from $27,206 to $54,412, death from $81,617 to $141,470",
      "statute_citation": "OAR 437-001-0135 through 437-001-0203",
      "id": "willful-oregon",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-osha-plan-penalty-maximums/willful-oregon/",
      "source": "https://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/5632-2026.pdf",
      "source_quote": "Maximum willfull penalty of $170,046",
      "verified_fields": [
        "penalty_maximum"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "computation_method",
        "federal_maximum",
        "statute_citation",
        "violation_type"
      ]
    }
  ]
}