The total spent on OSHA inspections for workplaces in the state is $4.5 million a year, Mr. Brooks said.

Mr. Bennett said the OSHA inspection caused the plant to be cited for several other safety violations including improper positioning of exit signs and fire extinguishers.

In 1980, there were 280 OSHA inspections in meatpacking plants, but in 1988 there were only 176.

The roller coaster was allowed to be re-opened the next day after an OSHA inspection found no mechanical issues.

Written complaints that are signed by a worker or their representative and submitted to the closest OSHA office are more likely to result in an on-site OSHA inspection.

The three-member commission is an independent federal adjudicatory agency that renders decisions involving workplace safety and health citations arising from OSHA inspections.

It will be subject to four random OSHA inspections.

OSHA's Small Business Handbook Provides a handbook that helps small business employers meet the legal requirements imposed by the OSH Act, and achieve an in-compliance status before an OSHA inspection.

General Duty Standard Search enables the user to search the text associated with 5a1 standards cited during OSHA inspections.

Certain workplaces are exempted from OSHA inspections because they fall outside of the scope of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, are regulated by other agencies, or are exempted through Department of Labor appropriations bills.