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Administrative & Waste Services · Norfolk, VA

Smith's Tree Care

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Smith's Tree Care ranks #66,575 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty56% serious
$3,212
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,575
of 99,447 penalized employers

Smith's Tree Care in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,212. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Smith's Tree Care 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,575 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, Infinity Protection Serv. dba Infinity Serv. in Orlando, FL is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#66,575
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Smith's Tree Care compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Smith's Tree Care sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$3,212 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Smith's Tree Care.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPETAG CORP./RETTRA P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALL SET RESTORATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27VLAD RESTORATION LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ACTION ENVIRONMENTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ELITE LOGISTIC SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LEADEC CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRI-BROTHERS TREE AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WOODSTOCK TREE SURGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PAULSBORO BOROUGH DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRUGREEN LIMITED PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21LACH CONTRACTING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6REAVAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LEGENDARY TREE CARE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STERICYCLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VI WASTE MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FCC ENVIRONMENTAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ONIN STAFFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SUFFOLK CO WATER AUTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Smith's Tree Care, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Smith's Tree Care has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Smith's Tree Care in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Smith's Tree Care sits at penalty rank #2,216 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($3,212 assessed).

How Smith's Tree Care Compares

Smith's Tree Care's 4.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-10-12

Last Inspection

2012-03-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,606

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $1,606 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$7,175

Current Penalty Amount

$3,212

Penalty Reduction

55.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,963 from the initial assessment of $7,175. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Smith's Tree Care Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 9 2.7
Total Penalty $3,212 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,606 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Smith's Tree Care, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,212 here).

VHM Enterprises INC $3,200 MI S&J Tree Removal and Lanscaping Incorporated $3,200 MA Global Building Maintenance $3,200 MI Jamie Towers Housing CO., INC. $3,200 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Petag CORP./Rettra Plastic 2 insp. Houston, TX Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC 2 insp. Wichita, KS All Set Restoration CO., INC. 2 insp. Lakewood, CO Vlad Restoration LTD 2 insp. New York, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

NJ Landscape Concepts, LLC
Williamstown, NJ
0 inspections $0
Labor Finders (Wichita)
Wichita, KS
0 inspections $0
North American Asset Services, LLC
Henderson, NV
0 inspections $0
USA Facilities Management/PurGreen
Eastlake, OH
0 inspections $0
Infinity Protection Serv. dba Infinity Serv.
Orlando, FL
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 Smith's Tree Care safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Smith's Tree Care's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 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 Smith's Tree Care have? ▼
Smith's Tree Care has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,212.
How many OSHA inspections has Smith's Tree Care had? ▼
Smith's Tree Care has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-12 and the most recent on 2012-03-14. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Smith's Tree Care? ▼
Smith's Tree Care has been assessed $3,212 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,175 (a 55.2% reduction).
Does Smith's Tree Care have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Smith's Tree Care 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 Smith's Tree Care operate in? ▼
Smith's Tree Care 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 Smith's Tree Care rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Smith's Tree Care ranks #66,575 (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 Smith's Tree Care's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Smith's Tree Care's total OSHA penalty of $3,212 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, Infinity Protection Serv. dba Infinity Serv. in Orlando, 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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