what is the amount that osha can impose as a penalty on an employer for committing a willful violation?
The average penalty imposed by OSHA for serious violations is now $3,000-$4,000. The maximum penalty is $7,000 for each violation. â¢ Willful: A violation that the employer intentionally and knowingly commits, or a violation that the employer commits with plain indifference to the law. OSHA may propose penalties of up to $70,000 for each violation or $75,000 per exposed employee for a willful penalty. If willful violation results in a death than the penalty can be up to $250,000 for an individual and $500,000 for a corporation.