OSHA Just Called. Now What?
As a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Scott Grack helps manufacturers in and around the Erie region prepare for, respond to, and recover from OSHA inspections. Whether you just got cited, you are worried you might be, or you want to make sure the next inspection is not the one that costs you, Scott has been through this. Call him.
The OSHA Inspection Process: What to Expect
An OSHA inspection does not come with advance notice. An inspector arrives at your facility, presents credentials, and requests access. What happens in the next few hours can cost your company thousands of dollars in penalties or it can confirm that your operation is in compliance. The difference is preparation.
The inspection process follows a standard sequence. The inspector conducts an opening conference to explain the scope and purpose of the visit. Then comes the walk-around inspection of the facility, during which the inspector observes conditions, speaks with employees, and reviews documentation. The closing conference summarizes findings and outlines any citations that may follow.
As an ERTK client, you do not go through this alone. Scott Grack represents clients during OSHA inspections. He has been through the process. He knows what inspectors look for, how they document findings, and what responses protect your position. If OSHA calls, you call Scott.
Find the Problems Before OSHA Does
The best time to prepare for an OSHA inspection is before OSHA arrives. Scott Grack conducts mock OSHA inspections for manufacturers in and around the Erie region. A mock inspection replicates the process OSHA follows, including a facility walk-through, documentation review, and employee interview protocols.
The goal is to identify every gap, every outdated policy, and every physical hazard before an inspector does. Scott documents his findings and provides a prioritized corrective action plan. For companies that become ERTK retainer clients, those corrective actions become part of the ongoing safety program. For companies that are not yet ready for a full program, the mock inspection report gives you a clear picture of where you stand and what it would take to get right.
Air sampling and noise monitoring may be included as part of a compliance assessment. If your facility uses chemicals, solvents, or processes that generate airborne contaminants, or if your employees are exposed to significant noise levels, these measurements establish a baseline that informs both PPE decisions and regulatory documentation.
Responding to Citations and Preparing for Follow-Up
If your company receives a citation from OSHA, you have 15 working days to respond. The response matters. How your company addresses the findings, what corrective actions you document, and how you prepare for any follow-up inspection all affect what happens next.
Scott Grack helps clients respond to citations with specificity and urgency. He reviews the citation, develops a corrective action plan, updates written safety policies to reflect the changes, and prepares the facility for any follow-up inspection. If representation is needed during the follow-up process, Scott is there.
For companies that are not current ERTK clients, the post-citation period is often when the conversation starts. If you just received a citation and do not know where to begin, call. Scott will tell you what you are dealing with and what the path forward looks like.
What Noncompliance Actually Costs
OSHA penalties have increased steadily and are at their highest levels in the agency's history. As of 2026, these are the direct costs. The indirect costs compound from there. Workplace injuries increase workers' compensation premiums. An increased Experience Modification Rate (EMR) raises insurance costs for years. OSHA citations are public record. And a single inspection that identifies multiple violations can push total penalties well past six figures.
Scott Grack does not present these numbers to scare anyone into hiring him. He presents them because they are facts, and because most business owners do not know the scale of the financial exposure until after something goes wrong. The cost of a safety consultant is almost always less than the cost of a single serious citation.
Investigative Work and OSHA Liaison
When an incident occurs at your facility that raises safety or health questions, ERTK provides investigative support. Scott assists in finding answers to questions pertaining to safety and health, identifies applicable regulations, and works with OSHA and related governmental agencies on your behalf.
If your company is facing an OSHA audit, a complaint investigation, or a fatality/hospitalization inquiry, Scott Grack represents your interests during the process. He understands how OSHA builds a case, what documentation they request, and how to position your company's response.
Do Not Wait for the Inspection to Find Out Where You Stand
Scott will visit your facility, walk the floor, and tell you what an OSHA inspector would find. No cost. No obligation. What you do with that information is up to you.