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Administrative & Waste Services · Norfolk, VA

Colonial Tree Care

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Colonial Tree Care ranks #24,165 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty79% serious
$14,990
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,165
of 99,447 penalized employers

Colonial Tree Care in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,990. 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 Tree Care 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,165 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Allied Universal Security Services in Stamford, CT is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
78.6%
of violations were serious
#24,165
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Colonial Tree Care compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Colonial Tree Care runs well above peers (4.0x 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

$14,990 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Colonial Tree Care.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20GROUND COVER CLEARIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOWNSHIP OF BYRAM DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SAVE GREEN CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COLL MATERIALS EXCHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COMPLEMAR PARTNERS I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6IRVINGTON PUBLIC WOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KUUSAKOSKI GLASS REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STAFFORD TRANSPORT O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CASPER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALASKA SNOW REMOVAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27FIELDER TREE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VON BUSCH & SONS, RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTRAL VALLEY TREES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4C&C DISPOSAL TRANSFE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DYNAMIC INVESTMENT G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PTS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHEF CONTAINER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GIBSON ISLAND CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GREEN FOR LIFE ENVIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Colonial Tree Care, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Colonial Tree Care has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Colonial Tree Care in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Colonial Tree Care sits at penalty rank #852 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($14,990 assessed).

How Colonial Tree Care Compares

Colonial Tree Care's 7.00 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 (4.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-07

Last Inspection

2011-08-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,495

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $7,495 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

78.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

14.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.1% 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

$19,260

Current Penalty Amount

$14,990

Penalty Reduction

22.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,270 from the initial assessment of $19,260. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Colonial Tree Care Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 14 2.7
Total Penalty $14,990 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,495 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Colonial Tree Care, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,990 here).

Hazlet DPW $15,000 NJ Next Step Living, INC. $15,000 MA Packers Sanitation Services, INC., LTD. (LLC) $15,000 IA City of Jersey City Department of Public Works Division of Buildings and Street Maintenance $15,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Township of Galloway DPW 2 insp. Galloway, NJ Ground Cover Clearing and Final Grade, LLC 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Township of Byram Department of Public Works 2 insp. Stanhope, NJ Save Green CORP. 2 insp. Guaynabo, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Land Site Services
Mount Pleasant, SC
0 inspections $0
Allied Universal Security Services
Stamford, CT
0 inspections $0
Hazlet DPW
Hazlet, NJ
3 inspections $15,000
Next Step Living, INC.
Marshfield, MA
2 inspections $15,000
Dependable Solutions, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
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 Colonial Tree Care safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Colonial Tree Care's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Colonial Tree Care have? ▼
Colonial Tree Care has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,990.
How many OSHA inspections has Colonial Tree Care had? ▼
Colonial Tree Care has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-07 and the most recent on 2011-08-03. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Colonial Tree Care? ▼
Colonial Tree Care has been assessed $14,990 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,260 (a 22.2% reduction).
Does Colonial Tree Care have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Colonial Tree Care has 11 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Colonial Tree Care operate in? ▼
Colonial Tree Care 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 Colonial Tree Care rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Colonial Tree Care ranks #24,165 (the top quarter 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 Colonial Tree Care's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Colonial Tree Care's total OSHA penalty of $14,990 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (4.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Allied Universal Security Services in Stamford, CT 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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