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Administrative & Waste Services · Virginia Beach, VA

Cost Crusher Tree Removal

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cost Crusher Tree Removal ranks #17,355 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$20,160
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,355
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cost Crusher Tree Removal in Virginia Beach, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,160. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cost Crusher Tree Removal 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,355 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Phoenix Packaging Operations, LLC in Dublin, VA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,163 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#17,355
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cost Crusher Tree Removal compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Cost Crusher Tree Removal runs far above peers (5.4x 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

$20,160 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Cost Crusher Tree Removal.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PARTNERS PERSONNEL-M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF HARRISON/ DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADVANCED DISPOSAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2C&C - DPR, DIVISION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GREEN SUSTAINABLE SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HCSG STAFF LEASING S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PROAMPAC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ULTIMATE INNOVATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIPACK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW IMAGE LANDSCAPE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARNEY'S POINT TWP P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY TERRACE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BESTECH, INC OF CONN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FLYNN'S LANDSCAPING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SIDONIAN ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ABSOLUTE ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1P.W. STEPHENS ENVIRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CANTEEN VENDING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PILESGROVE TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Cost Crusher Tree Re…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Cost Crusher Tree Removal has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Cost Crusher Tree Removal in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cost Crusher Tree Removal ranks #650 at $20,160 current penalty.

How Cost Crusher Tree Removal Compares

Cost Crusher Tree Removal's 6.00 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 far above peers (5.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-09-16

Last Inspection

2012-01-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,080

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $10,080 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

6

Repeat

50.0% 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

$17,080

Current Penalty Amount

$20,160

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Cost Crusher Tree Removal Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 12 2.7
Total Penalty $20,160 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,080 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,160 here).

Marin Sanitary Service $20,150 CA Marin Resource Recovery Center $20,200 CA Casella Waste Systems of Ontario, INC. $20,206 NY Tri-State Fire Prevention INC. $20,100 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Department of Public Works 2 insp. Ewing, NJ Partners Personnel-Management Services, LLC 2 insp. Fresno, CA Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works 2 insp. Harrison, NJ Advanced Disposal Services Greentree Landfill, LLC 2 insp. Kersey, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Southeast Abatement Services, Inc.
Clearwater, FL
0 inspections $0
TKT Enterprises
Kingsville, MD
0 inspections $0
A-Team Solutions (0235)
Philadelphia, PA
0 inspections $0
Phoenix Packaging Operations, LLC
Dublin, VA
2 inspections $20,163
The Dan Scape Group
Hempstead, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Cost Crusher Tree Removal'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 Cost Crusher Tree Removal safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cost Crusher Tree Removal's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Cost Crusher Tree Removal have? ▼
Cost Crusher Tree Removal has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,160.
How many OSHA inspections has Cost Crusher Tree Removal had? ▼
Cost Crusher Tree Removal has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-16 and the most recent on 2012-01-10. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cost Crusher Tree Removal? ▼
Cost Crusher Tree Removal has been assessed $20,160 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Cost Crusher Tree Removal have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cost Crusher Tree Removal has 6 serious violations, and 6 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 Cost Crusher Tree Removal operate in? ▼
Cost Crusher Tree Removal 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 Cost Crusher Tree Removal rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cost Crusher Tree Removal ranks #17,355 (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 Cost Crusher Tree Removal's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cost Crusher Tree Removal's total OSHA penalty of $20,160 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (5.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Phoenix Packaging Operations, LLC in Dublin, VA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $20,163 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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