QUALITY VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, QUALITY VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC. — a audio and video equipment manufacturing facility located at 850 HUDSON AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY 14621 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $52,430.50. The inspection case was opened on 2022-09-12.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $52,430.50 is more than 8.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 334310). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 13 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 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 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 March 11, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 3, 2022. Of the 13 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 $52,430.50 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 $4,033.12 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was QUALITY VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC. cited for?
QUALITY VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC. received 13 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $52,430.50. The inspection opened on 2022-09-12.
How much was QUALITY VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $52,430.50 against QUALITY VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC. in ROCHESTER, NY. Average per citation: $4,033.12.
Is QUALITY VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, QUALITY VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC. has a risk score of 26 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 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $52,430.50 is above the industry average.