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Administrative & Waste Services · Puyallup, WA

Hydroseeding INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hydroseeding INC ranks #56,162 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 33 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty27% serious
$4,886
OSHA penalties
33
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,162
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hydroseeding INC in Puyallup, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 33 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,886. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hydroseeding INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 33 violations, averaging 16.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,162 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Beary Landscaping, INC. in Orland Park, IL is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,889 in current penalties.

16.5
violations per inspection
27.3%
of violations were serious
#56,162
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 33 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (16.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hydroseeding INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Hydroseeding INC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$4,886 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Hydroseeding INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHIGH DESERT SUPPORT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DWAYNE WILSON TREE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MUNICIPIO DE ARECIBO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TRI-STATE FIRE PREVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ONCORE HEALTHCARE SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10E.L. HARVEY & SONS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8QVEST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GLOUCESTER COUNTY SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEST COAST ARBORISTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A.M.C. CLEANING CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHERN CREATIONS L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EASTERN RECYCLING SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19EARTH RESOURCE GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5REMCO MAINTENANCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOSS DISPOSAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MASTER CLEAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PHOENIX CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMMERCIAL BUILDING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Hydroseeding INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33
Hydroseeding INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 33 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.

Hydroseeding INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Hydroseeding INC sits at penalty rank #1,865 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($4,886 assessed).

How Hydroseeding INC Compares

Hydroseeding INC's 16.50 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-02

Last Inspection

2012-09-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

16.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,443

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 16.5 violations per visit. That's $2,443 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

27.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

24

Other-Than-Serious

72.7% 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

$5,660

Current Penalty Amount

$4,886

Penalty Reduction

13.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $774 from the initial assessment of $5,660. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Hydroseeding INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 33 2.7
Total Penalty $4,886 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,443 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,886 here).

Recommunity Corporation $4,883 AZ Beary Landscaping, INC. $4,889 IL Potomac Abatement INC $4,890 VA Homewerks Worldwide, LLC $4,895 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

High Desert Support Services, LLC 2 insp. Fort Irwin, CA Dwayne Wilson Tree Service 2 insp. Tampa, FL Municipio DE Arecibo - Programa DE Reciclaje 2 insp. Arecibo, PR Township of Hanover Department of Public Works 2 insp. Whippany, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Recommunity Corporation
Phoenix, AZ
4 inspections $4,883
Beary Landscaping, INC.
Orland Park, IL
2 inspections $4,889
Potomac Abatement INC
Arlington, VA
9 inspections $4,890
Florida Pest Control & Chemical Co.
Tallahassee, FL
0 inspections $0
FrontLine Security
Laredo, TX
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 Hydroseeding INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hydroseeding INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 33 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Hydroseeding INC have? ▼
Hydroseeding INC has 33 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,886.
How many OSHA inspections has Hydroseeding INC had? ▼
Hydroseeding INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-02 and the most recent on 2012-09-12. This averages 16.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hydroseeding INC? ▼
Hydroseeding INC has been assessed $4,886 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,660 (a 13.7% reduction).
Does Hydroseeding INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hydroseeding INC has 9 serious 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 Hydroseeding INC operate in? ▼
Hydroseeding 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 Hydroseeding INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hydroseeding INC ranks #56,162 (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 Hydroseeding INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hydroseeding INC's total OSHA penalty of $4,886 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Beary Landscaping, INC. in Orland Park, IL is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $4,889 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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