Tier 5 Standard

STRUCTURED CLEANING INC.

📍 4520 FOX VALLEY CT, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265🏭 Janitorial Services (NAICS 561720)📅 2014-05-27
$600.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
365
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, STRUCTURED CLEANING INC. — a janitorial services facility located at 4520 FOX VALLEY CT, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-05-27.

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 $600.00 is 86% below 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 54th percentile among 19,658 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,797.42.

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 June 23, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 7, 2014. 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 total proposed penalty of $600.00 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 $600 penalty is higher than 10% 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
$600
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 03Issued: June 23, 2014Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: June 23, 2014Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: June 23, 2014Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $225.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 23, 2014Abated: ✓ 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was STRUCTURED CLEANING INC. cited for?

STRUCTURED CLEANING INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $600.00. The inspection opened on 2014-05-27.

How much was STRUCTURED CLEANING INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $600.00 against STRUCTURED CLEANING INC. in WEST DES MOINES, IA. Average per citation: $150.00.

Is STRUCTURED CLEANING INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, STRUCTURED CLEANING 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 $600.00 is below the industry average.