What’s Driving OSHA’s Coronavirus-Related Citations?

Through Nov. 5, OSHA had issued 204 citations arising from inspections for violations relating to COVID-19, resulting in proposed penalties totaling more than $2.8 million. Violations have included failures to:

Implement a written respiratory protection program;

Provide a medical evaluation, respirator fit test, training on the proper use of a respirator and PPE;

Report an injury, illness, or fatality;

Record an injury or illness on OSHA recordkeeping forms; and

Comply with the General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.