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VOSHA review board tells Appropriations board small budget and unpredictable caseloads pressure operations
Summary
The VOSHA Review Board told the House Appropriations Committee it handles contested OSHA violations as a quasi‑judicial body, that case volume and legal costs vary widely, and that its carryforward (about $27,000) may be inadequate if appeals surge.
The VOSHA Review Board told the House Appropriations Committee on Feb. 10 that it is a statutorily established, quasi‑judicial board that hears contested OSHA violations and relies on a modest carryforward to manage unpredictable legal costs.
Gary McQuiston, chairman of the board, introduced board staff including Carolyn Dutch, paralegal support, and Brenda Berry and said the board receives some funding routed through the Department…
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