Administrative & Waste Services · Midland, MI

Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious
$750
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC in Midland, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, H & S Technical Services, INC. in Mesa, AZ is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $750 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC runs well below peers (0.20x 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

$750 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPALMYRA BOROUGH DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BOROUGH OF HILLSDALE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BOROUGH OF MONMOUTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MENASHA PACKAGING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VENICE BAKING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18PARAMUS SHADE TREE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW JERSEY TRANSLOAD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MADISON MATERIALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VEOLIA WATER NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TAFF & FRYE CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HEALTHCARE SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GREAT AMERICAN PAPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PARAGON SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GREGORY-EVAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SKI'S TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LIMPIEX CLEANING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SELVIN LANDSCAPING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUFFALO BIODIESEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AGA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Ron Kutchey Landscap…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC ranks #3,041 at $750 current penalty.

How Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC Compares

Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC's 3.50 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 well below peers (0.20x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-04-24

Last Inspection

2023-11-30

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $375 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$1,100

Current Penalty Amount

$750

Penalty Reduction

31.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $350 from the initial assessment of $1,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 7 2.7
Total Penalty $750 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $375 $3,188

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC have?
Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $750.
How many OSHA inspections has Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC had?
Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-24 and the most recent on 2023-11-30. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC?
Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC has been assessed $750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,100 (a 31.8% reduction).
Does Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC has 5 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 Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC operate in?
Ron Kutchey 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 Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC ranks #89,674 (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 Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Ron Kutchey Landscaping INC's total OSHA penalty of $750 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, H & S Technical Services, INC. in Mesa, AZ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $750 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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