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  Most fines start small or are partially deferred. Repeated failures end up getting very expensive. 
  Carrot and stick approach. Here's a small slap on the wrist. Do it again and we hit you with a hammer.
context: From the article 
  "Following the investigation, OSHA proposed that American Airlines pay $6,837 in penalties. The company now has 15 business days to comply, request a conference with OSHA's area director Timothy Minor, or formally contest the filings in front of an independent commission."
  That's just the cost of doing business then >
  
  6k? That's it?