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Administrative & Waste Services · Baltimore, MD

Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC ranks #67,210 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty30% serious
$3,137
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#67,210
of 99,447 penalized employers

Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC in Baltimore, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,137. 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 LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,210 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Troon Golf, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#67,210
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 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 LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$3,137 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLUMBERTON TOWNSHIP D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23CITY OF BAYONNE/DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22READINGTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29JBS USA SANITATION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TEXAS ENVIRONMENTS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GOMEZ TRANSMISSIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13THE MACK GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARUTHERS MILL C&D L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEW YORK MOLD SPECIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COUNTRY BOY LANDSCAP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MR. BULT'S INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AMSWEDE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAPLEWOOD DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALLOWAY TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STUCK ELECTRIC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC COAST RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRISTOL ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PGS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Forest Valley Tree &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC has 2 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 LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC sits at penalty rank #2,236 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($3,137 assessed).

How Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC Compares

Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC's 5.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-03-03

Last Inspection

2025-07-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,569

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $1,569 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

30.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$15,375

Current Penalty Amount

$3,137

Penalty Reduction

79.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,238 from the initial assessment of $15,375. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 10 2.7
Total Penalty $3,137 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,569 $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 LLC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,137 here).

Department of Public Defense, State of Iowa $3,126 IA Stuck Electric INC $3,150 OR Unlimited Contract Services, INC. $3,150 FL East Amwell Department of Public Works $3,150 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lumberton Township Department of Public Works - Mechanic's Garage 2 insp. Lumberton Township, NJ City of Bayonne/Department of Public Works 2 insp. Bayonne, NJ Readington Township Department of Public Works 2 insp. Whitehouse Station, NJ JBS USA Sanitation Corporation 2 insp. Greeley, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Troon Golf, LLC
Scottsdale, AZ
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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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 LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. 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 Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC have? ▼
Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,137.
How many OSHA inspections has Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC had? ▼
Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-03-03 and the most recent on 2025-07-31. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC? ▼
Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC has been assessed $3,137 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,375 (a 79.6% reduction).
Does Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC has 3 serious violations, and 3 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 LLC operate in? ▼
Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC 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 LLC 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 LLC ranks #67,210 (the lower 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 LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Forest Valley Tree & Turf LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,137 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, Troon Golf, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ 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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