An imminent danger inspection is triggered by which information?

• A. A routine audit
• B. A fatal accident
• C. A report of imminent danger
• D. A complaint

Answer: (C)

An imminent danger inspection is triggered by information that indicates an imminent danger to workers. When someone reports an imminent danger, OSHA must respond quickly to verify the hazard and take immediate corrective action if needed. A routine audit is planned and checks general compliance, not an urgent hazard. A fatal accident may lead to investigations, but it doesn’t automatically activate an imminent danger inspection unless it reveals an immediate threat. A complaint can initiate an inspection, but the form of inspection depends on what the report describes; only a report of imminent danger specifically prompts an imminent danger inspection.