Administrative & Waste Services · Yakima, WA

Colonial Lawn & Garden INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Colonial Lawn & Garden INC has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

0% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Colonial Lawn & Garden INC in Yakima, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Colonial Lawn & Garden INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. 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, Advanced Environmental Testing and Abatement, INC. in Cedar Falls, IA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Colonial Lawn & Garden INC.

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Colonial Lawn & Garden INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

How Colonial Lawn & Garden INC Compares

Colonial Lawn & Garden INC's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Colonial Lawn & Garden INC to date. The Administrative & Waste Services sector average runs $3,740 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-15

Last Inspection

2013-06-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Colonial Lawn & Garden INC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Colonial Lawn & Garden INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 4 2.7
Total Penalty $0 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,188

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Colonial Lawn & Garden INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Colonial Lawn & Garden INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Colonial Lawn & Garden INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Colonial Lawn & Garden INC have?
Colonial Lawn & Garden INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Colonial Lawn & Garden INC had?
Colonial Lawn & Garden INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-15 and the most recent on 2013-06-25. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Colonial Lawn & Garden INC?
Colonial Lawn & Garden INC has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Colonial Lawn & Garden INC operate in?
Colonial Lawn & Garden INC 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.
How does Colonial Lawn & Garden INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Colonial Lawn & Garden INC's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Advanced Environmental Testing and Abatement, INC. in Cedar Falls, IA 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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