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OSHA issued a final rule in December clarifying that the agency can cite on a per-employee basis if an employer fails to provide personal protective equipment or training.

It's final: OSHA can issue citations per employee

February 1, 2009

It's final: OSHA can issue citations per employee

In practice, rule is reserved for egregious cases

OSHA issued a final rule in December clarifying that the agency can cite on a per-employee basis if an employer fails to provide personal protective equipment or training. Any fine could be multiplied by the number of employees who should have received the PPE or training.