Problem 1: What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of the E-Z Trial process?
Problem 2: Describe the Petition for Modification of Abatement (PMA). What is its purpose? When must it be filed? Who is it filed with? What must it include? When can the Secretary of Labor approve or object to the PMA?
Problem 3: An accident occurred which resulted in the death of an employee. A subsequent OSHA inspection resulted in the employer receiving a citation which indicated a serious violation of OSHA standards in connection with this accident. A citation for willful violations unrelated to the accident was also generated by OSHA during their visits. Can the employer contest the citations for both the serious and willful violations through the OSHRC? Explain your reasoning.