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Administrative & Waste Services · Huntersville, NC

Layton's Tree Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Layton's Tree Service, INC. ranks #59,778 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty88% serious
$4,250
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,778
of 99,447 penalized employers

Layton's Tree Service, INC. in Huntersville, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Layton's Tree Service, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,778 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Allegiance Staffing in Greer, SC is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#59,778
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Layton's Tree Service, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Layton's Tree Service, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$4,250 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% 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 Layton's Tree Service, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.719.429.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRAFAEL HOLDINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13FORT LOUDON WASTE AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37JNL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOBCONNECTION SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHRIN HAULING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWNSHIP OF NORTH BE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUNSHINE WINDOW CLEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2M & N GENERAL CONTR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VINCIT GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RAINSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BARNES TREE SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAN DO SERVICES PACI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WESTERN ELITE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JONES LANG LASALLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE EMPLOYMENT COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JCR LOGISTIC LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JEFF RASBERRY & JAY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PAS-SEATTLE PAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOCRRA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEVADA ROSELAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Layton's Tree Servic…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Layton's Tree Service, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Layton's Tree Service, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Layton's Tree Service, INC. is the #1,979 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($4,250).

How Layton's Tree Service, INC. Compares

Layton's Tree Service, INC.'s 4.00 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 (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-11

Last Inspection

2012-03-19

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $2,125 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$9,125

Current Penalty Amount

$4,250

Penalty Reduction

53.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,875 from the initial assessment of $9,125. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Layton's Tree Service, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Layton's Tree Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 8 2.7
Total Penalty $4,250 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,125 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Layton's Tree Service, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,250 here).

Metrostaff Incorporated $4,263 IL JJ Global Services $4,270 GU Foothill Sanitary Landfill, INC. $4,225 CA United Site Services of Nevada INC $4,225 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Rafael Holdings, INC. 2 insp. Newark, NJ Fort Loudon Waste and Recycling, INC. 2 insp. Knoxville, TN JNL Corporation 2 insp. Saipan, MP Jobconnection Services, INC. 2 insp. Mine Hill, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Interstate Maintenance Corporation
Horsham, PA
0 inspections $0
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Seguin, TX
0 inspections $0
Payne Landscaping
Hamtramck, MI
0 inspections $0
Allegiance Staffing
Greer, SC
0 inspections $0
Stratford Apartments
Greenville, SC
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 Layton's Tree Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Layton's Tree Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Layton's Tree Service, INC. have? ▼
Layton's Tree Service, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Layton's Tree Service, INC. had? ▼
Layton's Tree Service, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-11 and the most recent on 2012-03-19. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Layton's Tree Service, INC.? ▼
Layton's Tree Service, INC. has been assessed $4,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,125 (a 53.4% reduction).
Does Layton's Tree Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Layton's Tree Service, INC. has 7 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 Layton's Tree Service, INC. operate in? ▼
Layton's Tree Service, 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 Layton's Tree Service, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Layton's Tree Service, INC. ranks #59,778 (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 Layton's Tree Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Layton's Tree Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,250 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Allegiance Staffing in Greer, SC 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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