Tier 5 Standard

LARRY'S WINDOW SERVICE, INC

📍 2801 SCENIC PL, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265🏭 Janitorial Services (NAICS 561720)📅 2019-11-06
$8,524.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
368
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LARRY'S WINDOW SERVICE, INC — a janitorial services facility located at 2801 SCENIC PL, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,524.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-11-06.

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 $8,524.00 is more than 2.1× 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 IA, this facility's penalty places it at the 93th percentile among 19,658 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,797.42.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 17, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 30, 2019. 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 total proposed penalty of $8,524.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (IA)

This facility's $8,524 penalty is higher than 81% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561720 industry in IA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,895.

$5,895
State Avg
$8,524
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(08)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $8,524.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 17, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(09)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 17, 2019Abated: 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 LARRY'S WINDOW SERVICE, INC cited for?

LARRY'S WINDOW SERVICE, INC received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,524.00. The inspection opened on 2019-11-06.

How much was LARRY'S WINDOW SERVICE, INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $8,524.00 against LARRY'S WINDOW SERVICE, INC in WEST DES MOINES, IA. Average per citation: $4,262.00.

Is LARRY'S WINDOW SERVICE, INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, LARRY'S WINDOW SERVICE, INC has a risk score of 2 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 $8,524.00 is above the industry average.