Imminent DangerWhere an OSHA office

Imminent Danger

Where an OSHA officer is reasonably sure there is danger that is likely to cause death or serious injury before usual OSHA procedures can be followed, the officer contacts the employer to ask him to voluntarily eliminate the danger or remove employees from it. If the employer refuses, OSHA applies to a federal district court for civil action to eliminate the danger. Even if the employer complies, OSHA may issue citations and will re-inspect the facility within a predetermined number of days.



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