The suffix ar is a variant of al, another adjective-forming suffix, and is from the Latin root aris, meaning of, near or pertaining to something. The suffix ar is used with words in which a lowercase l precedes the suffix, such as singular, lunar and circular.
The average penalty imposed by OSHA for serious violations is now $3,000-$4,000. The maximum penalty is $7,000 for each violation. â¢ Willful: A violation that the employer intentionally and knowingly commits, or a violation that the employer commits with plain indifference to the law. OSHA may propose penalties of up to $70,000 for each violation or $75,000 per exposed employee for a willful penalty. If willful violation results in a death than the penalty can be up to $250,000 for an individual and $500,000 for a corporation.
Failure to ensure that employees who carry heavy loads wear steel-toe boots is an example of a serious violation. Willful Violations The most serious violation category is willful violations, and it is reserved for intentional violations of OSHA rules or situations that show disregard for employee health and safety. The minimum penalty for each willful violation is $5,000 and the maximum fine is $70,000. If an employee is killed, the violation becomes a criminal offense with a minimum fine of $250,000 for an individual or $500,000 for a corporation.