Tier 5 Standard

QUALITY PLUS SERVICES, INC.

📍 HARRISON AVE & 6TH STREET FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405🏭 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220)📅 2014-03-26
$21,000.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
6/100
Risk Score
406
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, QUALITY PLUS SERVICES, INC. — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at HARRISON AVE & 6TH STREET FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-03-26.

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 9.6 per 100,000 workers.

EPA Environmental Record: regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,000.00 is more than 5.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 August 8, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 4, 2014. Of the 5 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 $21,000.00 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 $4,200.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Quality Plus Services, Inc. reveals a profound systemic failure in

Industry Benchmark (FL)

This facility's $21,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in FL. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,729.

$3,729
State Avg
$21,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(03)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 8, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(06)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 8, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(07)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 8, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.454(a)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 8, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.454(b)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 8, 2014Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was QUALITY PLUS SERVICES, INC. cited for?

QUALITY PLUS SERVICES, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,000.00. The inspection opened on 2014-03-26.

How much was QUALITY PLUS SERVICES, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $21,000.00 against QUALITY PLUS SERVICES, INC. in PANAMA CITY, FL. Average per citation: $4,200.00.

Is QUALITY PLUS SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, QUALITY PLUS SERVICES, INC. has a risk score of 6 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 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $21,000.00 is above the industry average.