Certain equipment used at BidSystems was not up to code and could lead to serious injury. While certain employees were aware of this, they did notify their managers. An OSHA inspector discovered the violation, and determined that management had the responsibility to conduct internal audits, which it did not, and therefore should have known about this. Under OSHA, BidSystems has committed a willful violation.

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The scenario describes negligence on the part of BidSystems for failing to conduct internal audits and discover the equipment issue, but for a violation to be considered willful under OSHA, there must be evidence that the employer acted with intentional disregard for the law or with plain indifference to employee safety. The scenario does not indicate that BidSystems intentionally ignored the equipment issue.

Certain Equipment Used at BidSystems Was Not Up to Code