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Administrative & Waste Services · Virginia Beach, VA

A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service ranks #41,829 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious
$7,949
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#41,829
of 99,447 penalized employers

A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service in Virginia Beach, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,949. 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 Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,829 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Daniel's Landscaping & Tree Service in Dallas, TX is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#41,829
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$7,949 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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 Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFB INTERNATIONAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20AMERICAN WASTE DBA N…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16PROTOKLEEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5INTERCO TRADING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BELLS - GROUNDS MAIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SOCIAL SECURITY ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TOWNSHIP OF FRELINGH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MAPLE SHADE TOWNSHIP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TORMAR CLEANING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COVANTA HILLSBOROUGH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MPS GROUP, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DAYSPRING WINDOW CLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EASY TREE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NORTHERN TREES TREE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CIRCUIT COURT FOR BA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ELWOOD STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ARMY CORPS OF ENGINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LEGACY MEASUREMENT S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20QUALITY PACKAGING SP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9A Top to Bottom Tree…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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 Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service is the #1,383 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($7,949).

How A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service Compares

A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service's 2.33 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 well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-09-25

Last Inspection

2020-07-28

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $2,650 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$8,075

Current Penalty Amount

$7,949

Penalty Reduction

1.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $126 from the initial assessment of $8,075. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 7 2.7
Total Penalty $7,949 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,650 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,949 here).

Bfi Waste Services of Texas, LP $7,951 TX Little Village Recycling LLC $7,944 IL Steve's Landscaping & Tree Service $7,956 TX Green Era 83rd Street LLC $7,939 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

FB International, INC. 3 insp. Fairfield, NJ American Waste DBA Northern a-1 Services 3 insp. Whitehall, MI Merchants Landscape Services, INC. 3 insp. Santa Ana, CA Protokleen, INC. 3 insp. Gardnerville, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bfi Waste Services of Texas, LP
Houston, TX
3 inspections $7,951
Cross Country Medical Staffiing Network
Decatur, IL
0 inspections $0
Daniel's Landscaping & Tree Service
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
Atlantic Tree Services
Chesapeake, VA
2 inspections $7,945
Little Village Recycling LLC
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $7,944

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What to do with this record

Use A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service have? ▼
A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,949.
How many OSHA inspections has A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service had? ▼
A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-25 and the most recent on 2020-07-28. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service? ▼
A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service has been assessed $7,949 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,075 (a 1.6% reduction).
Does A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service has 5 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 Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service operate in? ▼
A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service 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 Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service ranks #41,829 (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 Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
A Top to Bottom Tree & Lawn Service's total OSHA penalty of $7,949 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Daniel's Landscaping & Tree Service in Dallas, TX is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 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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