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OSHA Boasts Enforcement Figures for FY 2007

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In a recent release of annual enforcement statistics, OSHA demonstrated that it exceeded its 2007 inspection goals and remains committed to strong enforcement.

In Fiscal Year (FY) 2007, OSHA conducted 39,324 total inspections, a 4.3 percent increase over its stated goal of 37,700. The agency found 88,846 total violations of its standards and regulations, a six percent increase FY 2006.

OSHA cited 67,176 serious violations, a nine percent increase from the previous year and a more than 12 percent increase over the past 4 years. The number of repeat violations also rose from 2,551 in FY 2006 to 2,714 in FY 2007.

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