Each year, OSHA conduct thousands of inspections, including hundreds in the foundry industry — resulting in millions of dollars in fines.  In the state of Michigan alone, over 10 foundries had wall-to-all inspections from March to October 2021.  OSHA fines are increased annually based on cost of living adjustments  Beginning... more

Each year, OSHA conduct thousands of inspections, including hundreds in the foundry industry — resulting in millions of dollars in fines.  In the state of Michigan alone, over 10 foundries had wall-to-all inspections from March to October 2021.  OSHA fines are increased annually based on cost of living adjustments  Beginning Jan. 15, 2022, OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations will increase from $13,653 per violation to $14,502 per violation. The maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations will increase from $136,532 per violation to $145,027 per violation. More than even ensure your foundry is inspection-ready. less