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Administrative & Waste Services · Baltimore, MD

Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC ranks #46,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$6,925
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#46,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC in Baltimore, MD has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,925. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Vectrus Systems Corporation-V2X in Fort Liberty, NC is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#46,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$6,925 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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 Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.823.635.447.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERIDGE POLYMER, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BARON HR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AAM INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SELECT STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ADVENTURES INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ESSEX CO DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11AEP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FIRSTAR FIBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45GARAVENTA ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10STEVENS DISPOSAL & R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24NEW HORIZONS ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CADIEU TREE EXPERTS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ABATEMENT PROFESSION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MINERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4COMMERCIAL LAWN MANA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2OCEAN COUNTY ROAD DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20JET POLYMER RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CORPORATE RESOURCE S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COUNTY OF SOMERSET D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Forest Valley Tree &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC ranks #1,506 at $6,925 current penalty.

How Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC Compares

Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC's 3.33 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 moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-12-05

Last Inspection

2024-10-03

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,308

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $2,308 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

20.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$6,925

Current Penalty Amount

$6,925

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 Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 10 2.7
Total Penalty $6,925 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,308 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,925 here).

Aramark $6,929 PA Pratt Industries, INC. $6,929 NY CRCD Enterprises $6,935 CA Leadec CORP $6,914 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ameridge Polymer, INC 3 insp. Rome, GA Baron HR 3 insp. Commerce, CA Aam INC 3 insp. Portland, OR Select Staffing 3 insp. Gardena, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Vectrus Systems Corporation-V2X
Fort Liberty, NC
0 inspections $0
Neighborhood Pest Control
Lutz, FL
0 inspections $0
Pratt Industries, INC.
Staten Island, NY
2 inspections $6,929
Professional Security & Investigation Inc.
Carthage, NC
0 inspections $0
CBC Hospitality Solutions@Holiday Inn Resort
Kissimmee, FL
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 Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 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 Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC have? ▼
Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,925.
How many OSHA inspections has Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC had? ▼
Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-12-05 and the most recent on 2024-10-03. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC? ▼
Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC has been assessed $6,925 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC has 6 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 Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC operate in? ▼
Forest Valley Tree & Turf 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.
Where does Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC ranks #46,095 (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 Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,925 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vectrus Systems Corporation-V2X in Fort Liberty, NC 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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