Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission


The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) is an independent agency created by Congress in the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The agency’s primary function is to decide contests of citations or penalties that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues to employers following safety and health inspections of American workplaces. In doing so, the agency provides OSHA, employers, and employees and/or their representative with a fair and expeditious resolution of these contested cases.


OSHRC is a completely independent agency that is not part of the Department of Labor or OSHA. This ensures that OSHA’s enforcement actions are carried out in accordance with the law.

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    OSHRC is proud to announce the launch of its new website with upgraded features and a modern design. Some of the improvements include:

  • ALJ Decision in Schindler Elevator Corporation, OSHRC Docket No. 24-0070, Becomes a Final Order of the Commission.

    On July 24, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commenced an inspection of Respondent Schindler Elevator Corporation’s workplace located at the Wells Fargo Plaza located at 1000 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas (Worksite). As a result, OSHA issued a…

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