Enter the citation date and get the exact contest deadline, counted in working days with federal holidays removed, plus your penalty exposure and the response playbook. Miss the window and the citation becomes a final order you cannot appeal.
The 15 working day clock starts the day after you receive the citation. This counts real working days, skipping weekends and federal holidays, the same way OSHA does. Confirm the exact date with your area office.
Federal maximums, adjusted annually for inflation. Many states run their own OSHA plans with the same or higher figures.
| Violation type | Maximum penalty (per violation) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Serious | $16,550 | A hazard that could cause serious harm the employer knew or should have known about. |
| Other-than-serious | $16,550 | Related to safety and health but unlikely to cause serious harm. |
| Willful or repeat | $165,514 | Intentional disregard, or a substantially similar prior violation. |
| Failure to abate | $16,550 / day | Charged for each day past the abatement date. |
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