Tier 5 Standard

HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC.

📍 11127 CIRCLE DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX 78736🏭 Janitorial Services (NAICS 561720)📅 2012-12-17
$15,200.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
20/100
Risk Score
413
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC. — a janitorial services facility located at 11127 CIRCLE DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX 78736 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-12-17.

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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $15,200.00 is more than 3.7× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561720). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.

State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 5, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 19, 2013. Of the 4 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 $15,200.00 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 $3,800.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (TX)

This facility's $15,200 penalty is higher than 90% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561720 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,874.

$5,874
State Avg
$15,200
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(05)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $2,400.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 5, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $2,400.00Gravity: 1Issued: March 5, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(01)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Serious
Penalty: $2,400.00Gravity: 1Issued: March 5, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(02)
Repeat
Penalty: $8,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 5, 2013Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC. cited for?

HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,200.00. The inspection opened on 2012-12-17.

How much was HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $15,200.00 against HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC. in AUSTIN, TX. Average per citation: $3,800.00.

Is HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC. has a risk score of 20 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 Janitorial Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $15,200.00 is above the industry average.