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Administrative & Waste Services · Amarillo, TX

A Better Way Landscaping

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), A Better Way Landscaping ranks #46,824 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,750
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#46,824
of 99,447 penalized employers

A Better Way Landscaping in Amarillo, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected A Better Way Landscaping 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,824 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Universal Protection Service LP in Fresno, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,750 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#46,824
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How A Better Way Landscaping compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows A Better Way Landscaping runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$6,750 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is A Better Way Landscaping.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF HALEDON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DOWNEY TREES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23AEROSOLS DANVILLE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TULARE COUNTY SOLID …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MR. BULT'S INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SECURITAS SECURITY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IMPACT EMPLOYMENT SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CORPORATE RESOURCE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MONMOUTH COUNTY RECL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMPLETE ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TIP TOP TREE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FAS-PAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PLATINIUM WASTE DISP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PLATINUM PROPERTY MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE ARBOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AUGUST ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1R & G TORCHING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHUGACH FEDERAL SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2A Better Way Landsca…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
A Better Way Landscaping has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

A Better Way Landscaping in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, A Better Way Landscaping sits at penalty rank #1,527 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($6,750 assessed).

How A Better Way Landscaping Compares

A Better Way Landscaping's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-10-23

Last Inspection

2015-05-07

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,375 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$16,800

Current Penalty Amount

$6,750

Penalty Reduction

59.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,050 from the initial assessment of $16,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How A Better Way Landscaping compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric A Better Way Landscaping Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $6,750 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,375 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for A Better Way Landscaping, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,750 here).

Universal Protection Service LP $6,750 CA New Image Landscape Company $6,750 CA Healthcare Services Group, INC. $6,750 NC Green Bay Packaging, INC. - Baird Display Division $6,735 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Borough of Haledon 2 insp. Haledon, NJ Downey Trees INC. 2 insp. Norcross, GA Aerosols Danville INC. DBA Voyant Beauty 2 insp. Danville, IL Tulare County Solid Waste 2 insp. Visalia, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Reno Sparks Convention Center
Reno, NV
0 inspections $0
Universal Protection Service LP
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $6,750
New Image Landscape Company
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $6,750
Healthcare Services Group, INC.
Raleigh, NC
2 inspections $6,750
FES of Kentucky LLC
Jackson, OH
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is A Better Way Landscaping safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, A Better Way Landscaping's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does A Better Way Landscaping have? ▼
A Better Way Landscaping has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,750.
How many OSHA inspections has A Better Way Landscaping had? ▼
A Better Way Landscaping has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-23 and the most recent on 2015-05-07. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for A Better Way Landscaping? ▼
A Better Way Landscaping has been assessed $6,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,800 (a 59.8% reduction).
Does A Better Way Landscaping have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. A Better Way Landscaping has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does A Better Way Landscaping operate in? ▼
A Better Way Landscaping operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561730). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does A Better Way Landscaping rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, A Better Way Landscaping ranks #46,824 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does A Better Way Landscaping's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
A Better Way Landscaping's total OSHA penalty of $6,750 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Universal Protection Service LP in Fresno, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $6,750 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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