OSHA will most likely respond by contacting the employer by phone, fax, or email about the non-serious online complaint.

What that usually looks like

  • OSHA notifies the employer of the complaint and describes the alleged hazard.
  • The employer is typically asked to investigate the issue and report back on what they found and any corrections made.
  • If the employer’s response is inadequate or suggests more serious problems, OSHA may then decide to conduct an on-site inspection.

Why no immediate inspection?

  • Non-serious (or nonformal, non-imminent) complaints are generally handled through phone/fax/email inquiries rather than automatic inspections, so OSHA can prioritize serious or imminent hazards for in-person visits.

So for Josefina’s non-serious online complaint, the best answer is: OSHA will contact the employer by phone, fax, or email , not immediately conduct a worksite inspection.

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