FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL BETHESDA
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL BETHESDA — a residential property managers facility located at 8220 CRESTWOOD HEIGHTS DR., MCLEAN, VA 22102 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $24,780.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-04-18.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.5 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $24,780.00 is more than 7.8× the national average of $3,186.32 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 531311). This sector encompasses 8,577 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $27.3M.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 15, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 4, 2024. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $24,780.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $12,390.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against FirstService Residential Bethesda reveals a high-risk profile for a residential property
This facility's $24,780 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 531311 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,510.
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What OSHA violations was FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL BETHESDA cited for?
FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL BETHESDA received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $24,780.00. The inspection opened on 2024-04-18.
How much was FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL BETHESDA fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $24,780.00 against FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL BETHESDA in MCLEAN, VA. Average per citation: $12,390.00.
Is FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL BETHESDA a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL BETHESDA has a risk score of 5 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Residential Property Managers facilities is $3,186.32. This facility penalty of $24,780.00 is above the industry average.