A contractor receives a Cal/OSHA citation for a serious violation with a proposed penalty of $15,000. Within how many working days must the contractor contest the citation?
Correct Answer
A) 15 working days
Under California Code of Regulations Title 8, employers have 15 working days from receipt of a Cal/OSHA citation to file a notice of contest if they wish to challenge the citation or penalty.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under California Code of Regulations Title 8, employers have exactly 15 working days from receipt of a Cal/OSHA citation to file a notice of contest. This window applies whether challenging the citation itself, the penalty amount, or the abatement date. Missing this deadline makes the citation final and non-contestable.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: 30 working days
30 working days is too long. This figure may be confused with other administrative deadlines (e.g., some permit or contract dispute windows), but Cal/OSHA specifically requires action within 15 working days, not 30.
Option C: 20 working days
20 working days is not the correct window under Title 8. There is no 20-day contest period in Cal/OSHA citation procedures; confusing this with other regulatory timeframes is a common error.
Option D: 10 working days
10 working days is insufficient. While it might seem like a reasonable short deadline, the statute grants 15 working days, giving employers slightly more time to evaluate the citation and consult legal counsel before deciding to contest.
Memory Technique
Think '15 to Fight': you have 15 working days to fight (contest) a Cal/OSHA citation. The number 15 also appears in the penalty amount ($15,000) in this question — both are 15.
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