Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 437 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES, OREGON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH DIVISION
Division 1 - RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE OREGON SAFE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Section 437-001-0140 - Evaluation of Severity to Establish Penalties

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 437-001-0140

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

(1) A severity rating for each violation shall be determined by the Compliance Officer on the basis of the degree of injury or illness that is reasonably predictable. If more than one injury or illness is reasonably predictable, the Compliance Officer will determine the severity based upon the most severe injury or illness. Severity ratings will be selected from the following schedule:

(a) Other than Serious - Conditions that could cause injury or illness to employees but would not include serious physical harm;

(b) Serious Physical Harm; or

(c) Death.

(2) The severity rating may be adjusted on the basis of any other relevant facts that would affect the severity of the possible injury or illness.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(4)

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 654.001 - 654.295

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