Congress Considering $700,000 OSHA Penalties By Courtney M. Malveaux, Melanie L. Paul, Catherine A. Cano & Kristina T. Brooks on September 18, 2021 Posted in Articles, OSHA Enforcement, OSHA Legislation A Congressional committee has approved maximum penalties of $700,000 per item for violations of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. To read this article in its entirety, please click here.