SafetyQuestion 381 of 1605
A willful violation of a Cal/OSHA standard that causes the death of an employee can subject the employer to:
a.Only a written warning
b.Criminal penalties, including potential fines and imprisonment
c.A reduction in the company's bond amount
d.No consequences if it was a first offense
Explanation
Labor Code §6425 provides that an employer who willfully violates an occupational safety standard, causing death or permanent serious injury, may be subject to criminal prosecution, including substantial fines and possible imprisonment.
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