SafetyQuestion 1325 of 1605
Which can result from a willful violation of an occupational safety standard that causes death or permanent injury to an employee?
a.Criminal penalties, including possible fines and imprisonment
b.No consequences
c.An automatic license upgrade
d.Only a warning letter
Explanation
Labor Code §6425 provides criminal penalties — fines and potential imprisonment — for willful violations that cause death or permanent/prolonged impairment to a worker. Cal/OSHA violations can carry serious civil and criminal exposure.
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