10/26/2026
Think a safety violation is expensive?
The citation may only be the beginning.
For 2026, federal OSHA penalties can reach $16,550 per serious violation and $165,514 per willful or repeated violation.
Then there can be costs that don't show up on the citation:
Lost productivity.
Workers’ comp.
Legal expenses.
Training and corrective action.
Reputational damage.
A safety gap is much cheaper to find before an inspector or an injury finds it for you.
When did you last take a fresh look at your safety practices?