OSHA Fine Estimator
Estimate OSHA penalties based on violation type, gravity, employer size, and mitigating factors.
Inputs
Results
Base Penalty
$12,098.00
≈ 8 months of rent
Adjusted Penalty
$3,025.00
≈ 3 smartphones
Savings from Reductions$9,073.00
Size Reduction (%)40
Good Faith Reduction (%)25
History Reduction (%)10
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter violation type (other-than-serious, serious, willful, repeat, or failure to abate).
- Enter number of violations and any aggravating factors (size, good faith, history).
- Read the estimated OSHA penalty range based on current penalty adjustment factors.
- Review reduction factors: small employer size, good faith efforts, and inspection history.
- Use estimates for abatement budget planning — note that actual penalties are set by OSHA area offices.
How the result changes with Gravity
| Gravity | Base Penalty | Adjusted Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | $5,243.00 | $1,311.00 |
| 2.05 | $8,267.00 | $2,067.00 |
| 2.95 | $11,897.00 | $2,974.00 |
| 3.7 | $14,921.00 | $3,730.00 |
What each input means
- Violation Type
- 1=Other, 2=Serious, 3=Willful, 4=Repeat, 5=Failure to Abate.
- Gravity
- 1=Low, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Severe.
- Number of Employees
- Total company employees for size-based reduction.
- Safety Program in Place
- 1 if effective safety program exists, 0 otherwise.
- Clean Violation History
- 1 if no prior OSHA violations, 0 otherwise.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersViolation Type = 2, Gravity = 3, Number of Employees = 50, Safety Program in Place = 1 = 5 input(s) provided
- Calculate Base PenaltyBase Penalty12098 = $12,098
- Calculate Adjusted PenaltyAdjusted Penalty3025 = $3,025
- Calculate Savings from ReductionsSavings from Reductions9073 = $9,073
- Calculate Size ReductionSize Reduction40 = 40
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