OSHA defines a “serious” violation as “one in which there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew or should have known of the hazard.”
OSHA defines a “willful” violation as one “committed with an intentional disregard of or plain indifference to the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and requirements.”
Tables are based on OSHA Information System data from Oct. 1, 2020, to Sept. 30, 2021. Data is current as of Nov 8.