The OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Act – penalty increases for 2022 are part of the Department of Labor’s inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for violations of a wide range of federal laws. The increased amounts apply to civil penalties that are assessed on or after Jan. 15, 2022.
| Violation Type | 2021 | 2022 |
| Posting requirement | Up to $13,653 for each violation | Up to $14,502 for each violation |
| Other-than-serious violation | Up to $13,653 for each violation | Up to $14,502 for each violation |
| Serious violation | Up to $13,653 for each violation | Up to $14,502 for each violation |
| Willful violation | Between $9,753 and $136,532 per violation | Between $10,360 and $145,027 per violation |
| Uncorrected violation | Up to $13,563 per day until the violation is corrected | Up to $14,502 per day until the violation is corrected |
Employers should become familiar with the new penalty amounts and review their safety protocols to ensure compliance with federal requirements.
For additional information on OSHA Penalty Increases for 2022, contact your Regional or Area OSHA Office.
