A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide that no civil penalty may be assessed with respect to the initial issuance of a citation for any violation of such Act.

Prohibits the assessment of a civil penalty under the Occupational Safety and Health Act for the initial citation of any employer for a violation of any standard or regulation imposed by such Act unless such employer fails to abate such violation within a specified time.

Permits the Secretary of Labor to inspect such employer and issue a citation, if necessary, to insure the abatement of any initial violation.