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HR 2881 105th Congress House Labor and Employment Commerce Employers' liability Fines (Penalties) Health Law Occupational health and safety Small business

To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

Introduced: November 7, 1997 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 25, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Nov 8, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2234)
Nov 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Nov 7, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to direct the Secretary of Labor to waive penalties for certain OSHA violations by small business concern employers.

Provides for waiver of up to 100 percent of the penalty otherwise proposed for such a violation if an employer corrects the violation within the time set for abatement. Provides, if the employer does not correct the violation within such time, for waiver of up to 100 percent of such penalty to the extent that such employer uses the amount which would have been paid as the penalty for correction of the violation. Makes such waivers applicable where: (1) the employer has made a good faith effort to comply with applicable regulations; and (2) the violation does not constitute a significant threat to an employee's health or safety.

What's happening now November 25, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

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