Worker Complaints Drive OSHA Enforcement

Roughly 0% of all OSHA inspections (0 of 0) are tied to a worker complaint. And those inspections are more productive: they average 0.00 violations versus 0.00 for inspections overall — +0% more — and carry +0% higher penalties. Worker complaints work.

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avg penalty (vs $0 overall)

Workers have the right to file a confidential safety complaint with OSHA, and OSHA must respond. This data shows why that right matters: complaint-driven inspections consistently uncover more hazards than OSHA's programmed inspections alone. If you see a serious hazard at work, a complaint is one of the most effective tools available.