15 working days
Contest window
Miss it and the citation becomes a final order. No appeal. No abatement adjustment. Penalties fixed.
Day 1 of 15
You got cited. You have 15 working days. Here's your response plan.
Upload your federal OSHA citation PDF. Within minutes you'll have every deadline, every piece of evidence, and every owner, organized, dated, and ready to hand to your team. No lawyer required. No call booked.
- Delivered in
- 2 to 5 min
- Flat price
- $349
- If unsupported
- No charge
Built around federal 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 standards. Not legal advice, and for most citations, you don't need a lawyer to respond. You need organization.
Free preview scan
Employer
Acme Manufacturing Co.
Items
12
Total penalty
$48,210
Contest by
May 6
Serious
9
1910.147 Lockout/Tagoutserious
1910.178 Powered trucksrepeat
1910.1200 HazComserious
9 more items unlocked in the full packet
What's at stake
Why the next 15 working days matter.
Most business owners don't realize the clock started the day the citation was received. Miss the windows and the downside multiplies fast.
Per-item deadlines
Abatement dates
Each item has its own date. Missed or unverified abatement can be re-cited as failure-to-abate.
5-year window
Repeat exposure
Repeat violations within 5 years can be penalized up to 10× the base amount. Resolve the first one properly.
Every item
Certifications
OSHA often requires written abatement certification. Missing paperwork leads to follow-on citations.
None of this is meant to scare you. It's meant to make the timeline concrete. Most citations are manageable with the right paperwork in the right order.
How it works
Three steps. One flat price.
1STEP 01
Upload your citation
Drop your federal OSHA citation PDF. In about 30 seconds you'll see a free preview with employer, items, violation mix, and earliest deadlines. No account required yet.
2STEP 02
Confirm the preview
Verify the details look right. If the format isn't supported (scanned, state-plan, non-OSHA-2), we tell you immediately and never charge.
3STEP 03
Unlock the full packet
$349 one-time. Within 2 to 5 minutes every item is broken down with deadlines, evidence needs, ownership, and review notes, delivered to your email.
What you'll receive
Packet pages built to hand off.
Executive PDF, per-item action table, deadline calendar, evidence checklist, and owner assignments. Exportable as PDF, CSV, .ics, or a full ZIP.
Overview
Packet pageEmployer · penalties · mix
EmployerAcme Manufacturing Co.
Inspection #1048771
Total penalty$48,210
Contest deadlineMay 6
lockout-tagouthazcompit
Deadlines
Packet pageCalendar view
Apr 23Contest filing (est.)
May 14Item 1a abatement
May 14Item 2 abatement
Jun 3Item 4 abatement
Jun 3Written cert. due
Ownership
Packet pageWho does what
EHS Manager5 items
Maintenance Lead3 items
HR / Training2 items
Outside (recommended)2 items
What you walk away with
Six outcomes, not six features.
The packet is designed around the decisions you have to make, not the data we collected.
You won't miss a deadline
Every contest, abatement, and certification date assembled and exported to your calendar before you close the tab.
You'll know what to gather
Per-item evidence list covering training records, inspection logs, and PPE receipts, in language a site manager can execute.
Your team will know who owns what
Each item pre-assigned to EHS, maintenance, HR, or an outside consultant, with a grouped worksheet.
You'll know what matters first
Biggest penalties, tightest deadlines, and low-confidence items surfaced so you don't spend day one on low-priority items.
You can answer your team's questions
Every citation item comes with an operational summary and the exact standard cited, in plain English.
You'll have a clean paper trail
Download as executive PDF, CSV, calendar file, or full ZIP. Share with your insurer, your team, or your attorney.
How it compares
Your options after a citation.
OSHA Action Packet isn't a replacement for an attorney on serious cases. It's the organized starting point most employers never build.
OSHA defense attorney
- Typical cost
- $5k–$15k retainer
- Turnaround
- Days to weeks
- What you get
- Legal strategy, contest filing, formal response
Compliance consultant
- Typical cost
- $3k–$8k
- Turnaround
- 1–2 weeks
- What you get
- Site walk, abatement plan, written report
Do it yourself
- Typical cost
- Your time
- Turnaround
- Unpredictable
- What you get
- Full control, high risk of missed deadlines
OSHA Action Packet
Best fit- Typical cost
- $349 flat
- Turnaround
- 2–5 minutes
- What you get
- Deadlines, evidence list, ownership map, exports
If your citation involves a fatality, willful violations, or significant penalty exposure, talk to an OSHA attorney. For most other citations, the gap isn't legal strategy. It's organization and speed.
An administrative tool, not a law firm
Most citations don't need a lawyer. They need a plan.
OSHA Action Packet doesn't file anything with OSHA, draft legal arguments, or represent you in proceedings. We structure your citation into a response your team can actually execute. That's the gap that kills small employers, not legal strategy.
Who it's for
Built for the people who have to respond.
Business owners who got their first citation and don't know what's required by when.
Operations managers who need to assign corrective actions across sites quickly.
Safety coordinators who want a head start on the compliance response before the clock runs out.
HR / admin leads who track deadlines and distribute tasks across departments.
Federal OSHA citations only at launch. State-plan support coming soon.
By standard
Cited under a specific standard?
We've written standard-specific response guides for the most-cited federal OSHA standards. Jump in for stakes, common items, typical owners, and sample evidence.
1926.501Top 1
Fall Protection
The single most-cited federal OSHA standard every year. Most citations stem from missing or inadequate fall protection on roofs, leading edges, and floor openings.
See response guide
1910.1200Top 2
Hazard Communication (HazCom)
Nearly every industrial employer handles chemicals. Missing SDSs, outdated written programs, and untrained workers are the most common findings.
See response guide
1926.1053Top 3
Ladders
Ladder misuse is everywhere: ladders not extending 3 feet above the landing, damaged rails, improper angles, or used as a work platform.
See response guide
1910.134Top 4
Respiratory Protection
Employers often provide respirators without a compliant program: no written plan, no fit tests, no medical evaluations. That triggers serious violations on the first inspection.
See response guide
1926.451Top 5
Scaffolding
Scaffolding is inspected more than almost any construction feature. Missing planking, guardrails, or competent-person oversight are the usual findings.
See response guide
1910.147Top 6
Lockout/Tagout
Every facility with powered equipment needs LOTO procedures. Missing machine-specific procedures, untrained authorized employees, and skipped annual audits are the top findings.
See response guide
1910.178Top 7
Powered Industrial Trucks
Most forklift citations stem from operators who are uncertified, trained in-house without evaluations, or allowed to operate after a near-miss without re-evaluation.
See response guide
1926.503Top 8
Fall Protection Training
Fall protection equipment means nothing without training. OSHA frequently pairs a 1926.501 citation with a 1926.503 training citation on the same worksite.
See response guide
1926.102Top 9
Eye & Face Protection
Cited frequently because grinding, welding, cutting, and demolition work create constant eye hazards. Missing side-shields or wrong lens shade are common findings.
See response guide
1910.212Top 10
Machine Guarding
Machine guarding is the classic source of amputation citations. Missing, modified, or bypassed guards are the most common findings.
See response guide
FAQ
Common questions
What happens if I miss the contest deadline?
After 15 working days from receipt, the citation becomes a final order of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. Penalties are fixed, abatement dates are locked, and you lose the right to negotiate. That is why step one of every packet is always the contest deadline.
Do you file anything with OSHA for me?
No. OSHA Action Packet is an administrative tool, not a law firm or authorized representative. We organize the paperwork you need to complete. You or your attorney handle the filing.
Is OSHA Action Packet legal advice?
No. If your citation involves a fatality, willful violations, or major penalty exposure, hire an OSHA attorney. For most citations, the gap is not legal strategy. It is getting organized before deadlines pass.
What file formats does OSHA Action Packet support?
Standard federal OSHA citation PDFs (Form OSHA-2). Scanned images, state-plan citations, and other document types are not supported yet. Upload is free to check.
What if my citation isn't supported?
You will see a clear message during the free preview scan and never pay. You can upload a different citation or request notification when support expands.
How fast is the full packet delivered?
Most packets are ready within 2 to 5 minutes of payment. You can close the tab and return later. We email you when it is ready.
Can I share the packet with my team or attorney?
Yes. Download the executive PDF, CSVs, or the full ZIP bundle and distribute as needed. Web access is tied to secure email sign-in.
How does billing work?
One-time payment of $349 per citation. No subscription. You keep indefinite access to the packet on the dashboard.
Don't let the clock run out.
Upload your citation and see the free preview in under a minute. Pay only if you want the full packet.
No charge if your citation isn't supported.