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California

For California, violation type is other-than-serious; penalty maximum is $16,285; federal maximum is $16,550; effective date is January 1, 2025; computation method is General violation: base penalty $1,000–$2,000 based on Severity (Low/Medium/High), adjusted for Extent (±25%) and Likelihood (±25%), then Size, Good Faith, History; 50% abatement credit, recorded from its source on 2026-08-15.

Jurisdiction
California
Violation type
other-than-serious our reading
Penalty maximum
$16,285 verified
Federal maximum
$16,550 our reading
Effective date
January 1, 2025
Computation method
General violation: base penalty $1,000–$2,000 based on Severity (Low/Medium/High), adjusted for Extent (±25%) and Likelihood (±25%), then Size, Good Faith, History; 50% abatement credit our reading
Statute citation
Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8, § 336(b) our reading
Sourcedir.ca.gov
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What the source says

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.

dir.ca.gov, retrieved 2026-08-15

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