Just got cited by OSHA? Know your 15 working days.
The federal contest window usually runs 15 working days from the date your company received the Citation and Notification of Penalty. That makes receipt date the first fact to confirm. After that, the same packet still helps with abatement, proof, Owner Handoff, template packs, and closeout support.
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What to confirm first
Receipt date controls the contest clock.
If you think legal review or contest is still on the table, confirm the actual date the packet was received by the employer before you rely on any deadline.
1. Find the receipt date
Check the person who signed for the package, your mail log, or your front desk records.
2. Preserve your options
If contest timing may still be open, move quickly and involve counsel as needed. The packet keeps that guidance visible, but it does not replace legal advice.
3. Start abatement anyway
Fresh or old, most employers still need an item-by-item abatement plan, proof checklist, Owner Handoff, deadlines, template packs, and a clean handoff packet.
What the same product does next
This is still the same core OSHA Action Packet.
Fresh-citation timing guidance is only one piece. The paid packet is mainly for execution after you know what was cited.
Abatement Plan
Every item, due date, owner, and work type in one place.
Proof & Docs
Track what needs to be created, collected, or added to the final packet.
Template Packs
Matched packs ship with the core product when the citation supports them.
Downloads
Start Here, Packet PDF, Owner Handoff, What to Confirm, Deadlines CSV, Calendar (.ics), Template Packs, and the Full Packet ZIP.
Fresh citation FAQ
Fresh federal OSHA citation questions
When do the 15 working days start?
The federal OSHA contest window runs from the date the employer received the Citation and Notification of Penalty, not the issuance date printed on the form. Working days exclude weekends and federal holidays.
What if I do not know the receipt date yet?
Confirm it from whoever signed for the packet, your mail log, reception, or your consultant. Receipt date can change the deadline calculation, so do not guess if contest timing matters.
Is this only for contest letters?
No. The same product is mainly built for abatement, proof gathering, Owner Handoff, and closeout documentation. Fresh-citation timing guidance is included when it still matters.
Do you file with OSHA for me?
No. OSHA Action Packet is an administrative tool, not legal advice, not filing help, and not a law firm. You or your attorney handle any filing decisions.