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Administrative & Waste Services · Bel Air, MD

Pete's Tree Experts, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pete's Tree Experts, LLC ranks #85,190 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
$1,120
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,190
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pete's Tree Experts, LLC in Bel Air, MD 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: $1,120. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pete's Tree Experts, LLC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #85,190 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, Master Securtiy in Fort Lauderdale, FL 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
#85,190
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 Pete's Tree Experts, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Pete's Tree Experts, LLC runs well below peers (0.30x 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

$1,120 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Pete's Tree Experts, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.56.59.512.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF BERKELEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 924 HOUR STAFFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF LINDEN RECRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PACKER SANITATION SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TROPICAL TREE CARE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TUBAL-CAIN GAS FREE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AEROTEK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TY'S TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARDA CASH LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WACO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OAK LANDSCAPING & CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AAA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRUEBLUE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BIG JAY TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LAFARGE HOLCIM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GAMMA TREE SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PRIORITYWORKFORCE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JOSE HIDALGO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF MIDDLETOWN D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9N & M CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Pete's Tree Experts,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Pete's Tree Experts, LLC 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.

Pete's Tree Experts, LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pete's Tree Experts, LLC ranks #2,872 at $1,120 current penalty.

How Pete's Tree Experts, LLC Compares

Pete's Tree Experts, LLC'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 runs well below peers (0.30x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-03-02

Last Inspection

2020-10-14

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$560

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $560 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

$2,125

Current Penalty Amount

$1,120

Penalty Reduction

47.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,005 from the initial assessment of $2,125. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Pete's Tree Experts, LLC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pete's Tree Experts, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 8 2.7
Total Penalty $1,120 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $560 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pete's Tree Experts, LLC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,120 here).

Magellan Solutions USA, INC. $1,120 CA Town of Baileyville $1,120 ME New Vision Staffing $1,120 CA Monterey City Disposal Service INC. $1,120 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Berkeley 2 insp. Berkeley, CA 24 Hour Staffing, INC. 2 insp. Gardena, CA City of Linden Recreation Dept 2 insp. Linden, NJ Packer Sanitation Services, INC. 2 insp. Center, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

J's Associates
Dunkirk, MD
0 inspections $0
Magellan Solutions USA, INC.
Palo Alto, CA
2 inspections $1,120
Gulf Coast Energy
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
Master Securtiy
Fort Lauderdale, FL
0 inspections $0
Eastern Janitorial Services
Kenilworth, NJ
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 Pete's Tree Experts, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pete's Tree Experts, LLC'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 below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pete's Tree Experts, LLC have? ▼
Pete's Tree Experts, LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,120.
How many OSHA inspections has Pete's Tree Experts, LLC had? ▼
Pete's Tree Experts, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-02 and the most recent on 2020-10-14. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pete's Tree Experts, LLC? ▼
Pete's Tree Experts, LLC has been assessed $1,120 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,125 (a 47.3% reduction).
Does Pete's Tree Experts, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pete's Tree Experts, LLC 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 Pete's Tree Experts, LLC operate in? ▼
Pete's Tree Experts, 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 Pete's Tree Experts, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pete's Tree Experts, LLC ranks #85,190 (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 Pete's Tree Experts, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pete's Tree Experts, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,120 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, Master Securtiy in Fort Lauderdale, FL 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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