Administrative & Waste Services · Bolingbrook, IL

Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC ranks #38,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$9,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,293
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC in Bolingbrook, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Select Staffing in Compton, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#38,293
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$9,000 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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 Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC.

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Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC ranks #1,256 at $9,000 current penalty.

How Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC Compares

Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC's 1.00 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-03-01

Last Inspection

2025-01-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,500 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$27,655

Current Penalty Amount

$9,000

Penalty Reduction

67.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,655 from the initial assessment of $27,655. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $9,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,500 $3,188

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,000 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC have?
Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC had?
Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-03-01 and the most recent on 2025-01-30. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC?
Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC has been assessed $9,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,655 (a 67.5% reduction).
Does Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC has 1 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 Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC operate in?
Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping 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 Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC ranks #38,293 (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 Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Pablo Lopez & Sons Landscaping INC's total OSHA penalty of $9,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Select Staffing in Compton, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $9,000 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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