Tier 5 Standard

ISS GROUNDS CONTROL, INC.

📍 1010 N COUNTRY CLUB DR, MESA, AZ 85201🏭 Landscaping Services (NAICS 561730)📅 2009-06-16
$17,062.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
5/100
Risk Score
370
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ISS GROUNDS CONTROL, INC. — a landscaping services facility located at 1010 N COUNTRY CLUB DR, MESA, AZ 85201 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,062.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-06-16.

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 $17,062.00 is more than 4.1× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561730). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.

State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 30, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 11, 2009. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $17,062.00 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 $4,265.50 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (AZ)

This facility's $17,062 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561730 industry in AZ. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,153.

$2,153
State Avg
$17,062
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(01)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Serious
Penalty: $5,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 30, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $5,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 30, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $1,312.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 30, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(15)
Serious
Penalty: $5,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 30, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was ISS GROUNDS CONTROL, INC. cited for?

ISS GROUNDS CONTROL, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $17,062.00. The inspection opened on 2009-06-16.

How much was ISS GROUNDS CONTROL, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $17,062.00 against ISS GROUNDS CONTROL, INC. in MESA, AZ. Average per citation: $4,265.50.

Is ISS GROUNDS CONTROL, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ISS GROUNDS CONTROL, INC. 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 Landscaping Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $17,062.00 is above the industry average.