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HR 1192 102th Congress House Labor and Employment Corporation directors Crime and Law Enforcement Fines (Penalties) Occupational health and safety Prosecution White collar crime

OSHA Criminal Penalty Reform Act

Introduced: February 28, 1991 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 21, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Safety.
Feb 28, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Feb 28, 1991
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

OSHA Criminal Penalty Reform Act - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to increase criminal penalties (fines and prison sentences) for specified violations.

Makes criminal offenses, with specified penalties under OSHA, willful violations of OSHA standards, rules, or regulations if they: (1) result in serious bodily injury to an employee; or (2) recklessly endanger an employee.

Makes corporate directors, officers, or agents of employers liable for the same penalties as employers directly involved in OSHA violations, if such individuals are found to have willfully authorized, ordered, or acquiesced in such violations. Prohibits penalties or fines from being paid for such individuals from corporate funds.

Provides that nothing in OSHA shall preclude State and local law enforcement agencies from conducting criminal prosecutions under State or local laws.

What's happening now March 21, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Safety.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Independent 1