OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations increased on January 16, 2024, from $15,625 per violation to $16,131 per violation. The maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations rose from $156,259 per violation to $161,323 per violation. A violation occurs when a business willingly or knowingly ignores a potential or real safety hazard. AlertMedia lists the top 10 OSHA violations to avoid. #IdeaoftheDay