Tier 3 Elevated

QUALITY RESTORATIONS, INC.

📍 1000 VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY BLVD, PORTSMOUTH, VA 23703🏭 Janitorial Services (NAICS 561720)📅 2022-10-05
$50,551.45
Total Penalties
6
Citations
13/100
Risk Score
405
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, QUALITY RESTORATIONS, INC. — a janitorial services facility located at 1000 VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY BLVD, PORTSMOUTH, VA 23703 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $50,551.45. The inspection case was opened on 2022-10-05.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

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 $50,551.45 is more than 12.2× 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 VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 3 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 November 29, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 27, 2023. Of the 6 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 $50,551.45 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 $8,425.24 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Quality Restorations, Inc. reveals a profound systemic collapse in chemical safety

Industry Benchmark (VA)

This facility's $50,551 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561720 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,810.

$4,810
State Avg
$50,551
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $5,801.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 29, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(02)
Eye & Face Protection
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 29, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $4,351.00Gravity: 1Issued: November 29, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 29, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $40,399.45Gravity: 5Issued: November 29, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(08)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 29, 2022Abated: 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 RESTORATIONS, INC. cited for?

QUALITY RESTORATIONS, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $50,551.45. The inspection opened on 2022-10-05.

How much was QUALITY RESTORATIONS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $50,551.45 against QUALITY RESTORATIONS, INC. in PORTSMOUTH, VA. Average per citation: $8,425.24.

Is QUALITY RESTORATIONS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, QUALITY RESTORATIONS, INC. has a risk score of 13 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Janitorial Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $50,551.45 is above the industry average.