OSHA's gravity-based penalty policy and consultation service.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 4, 2001

The Honorable Joseph Pitts
P.O. Box 837
Unionville, Pennsylvania 19375-0837

Dear Congressman Pitts:

Thank you for your April 2, 2001 letter and the letter dated August 17, 2000 from Mr. Bernhardt W. Langer to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's), Directorate for Policy. Mr. Langer offered a suggestion for amending the OSHA Penalty Structure.

Response to concerns about unsafe and unsanitary conditions within the meatpacking industry.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 20, 2003

Mr. K. Levi Koehler
72 S. State Route 605
Sumbury, OH 43074-8959

Dear Mr. Koehler:

Thank you for your letter to the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed, and may not be applicable to any question or scenario not delineated within your original correspondence. You had concerns about unsafe and unsanitary conditions within the meatpacking industry.

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