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OSHA Fine Risk Calculator

Select the hazards present on your job site. See your state-specific fine exposure and which documents protect you.

1Your State

Fine amounts vary significantly by state. State Plan states can exceed federal penalties.

Federal OSHA — Serious violation max: $16,550 per citation | Willful/Repeat: $165,514

2Violation Severity

OSHA classifies violations by intent and risk level.

3Workers Potentially Exposed

OSHA can multiply citations per worker for some violations (capped at 5x).

4Hazards Present on Your Job Site

Check all that apply. Each is a separate citation — fines stack.

Fall ProtectionUp to $15,625

Failure to provide fall protection for workers at heights

IIPPHASPJHAChecklist

Hazard CommunicationUp to $15,625

Missing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or chemical labeling

IIPPHASP

ScaffoldingUp to $15,625

Scaffold construction and use violations

IIPPHASPJHA

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)Up to $15,625

Failure to control hazardous energy during maintenance

IIPP

Respiratory ProtectionUp to $15,625

Inadequate respiratory protection program

IIPPHASP

Trenching & ExcavationUp to $15,625

Unprotected excavations and trenches

IIPP

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Select your state, violation severity, and hazards — then click Calculate.

About These Numbers

Based on 2025 federal and state penalty schedules. Actual fines depend on good faith effort, size of business, and history of violations. Having a written safety program and training records demonstrates good faith and typically reduces penalties by 25–60%.