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South Valley Tree Experts

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), South Valley Tree Experts ranks #71,514 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,600
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,514
of 99,447 penalized employers

South Valley Tree Experts in Salt Lake City, UT 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: $2,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected South Valley Tree Experts 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 #71,514 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Caglia Environmental LLC in Chowchilla, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,600 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#71,514
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 South Valley Tree Experts compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows South Valley Tree Experts runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,600 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 South Valley Tree Experts.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW BRUNSWICK DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16INNOSOURCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25US PACKAGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11INTERNATIONAL ASBEST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PRINCETON DEPARTMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16AEROTEK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOGOTA PUBLIC WORKS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BOROUGH OF NATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BOROUGH OF SWEDESBOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CUP PAC PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24-EVER-GREEN LAWN CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3565 TENANTS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MATERIAL RECOVERY & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PEOPLE READY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AUSTIN OUTDOOR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOM LYNCH DBA LYNCH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NYC OIL CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MR. BULT'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ENVIRONMENTAL TREE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1South Valley Tree Ex…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
South Valley Tree Experts 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.

South Valley Tree Experts in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: South Valley Tree Experts is the #2,383 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($2,600).

How South Valley Tree Experts Compares

South Valley Tree Experts'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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-10-25

Last Inspection

2024-10-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,300 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

$2,600

Current Penalty Amount

$2,600

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How South Valley Tree Experts compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric South Valley Tree Experts Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $2,600 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,300 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for South Valley Tree Experts, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,600 here).

Caglia Environmental LLC $2,600 CA City of Augusta $2,600 ME Municipio DE Cayey $2,600 PR MPM Building Services INC $2,600 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Brunswick Department of Public Works 2 insp. New Brunswick, NJ Washington Township DPW 2 insp. Sewell, NJ Innosource, INC. 2 insp. Social Circle, GA US Packaging, LLC 2 insp. Elkhorn, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Caglia Environmental LLC
Chowchilla, CA
2 inspections $2,600
City of Augusta
Augusta, ME
4 inspections $2,600
Municipio DE Cayey
Cayey, PR
4 inspections $2,600
MPM Building Services INC
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $2,600
Geronimo Painting Company
Freeport, PA
2 inspections $2,600

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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 South Valley Tree Experts safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, South Valley Tree Experts'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 below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does South Valley Tree Experts have? ▼
South Valley Tree Experts has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,600.
How many OSHA inspections has South Valley Tree Experts had? ▼
South Valley Tree Experts has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-10-25 and the most recent on 2024-10-25. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for South Valley Tree Experts? ▼
South Valley Tree Experts has been assessed $2,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does South Valley Tree Experts have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. South Valley Tree Experts 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 South Valley Tree Experts operate in? ▼
South Valley Tree Experts 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 South Valley Tree Experts rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, South Valley Tree Experts ranks #71,514 (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 South Valley Tree Experts's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
South Valley Tree Experts's total OSHA penalty of $2,600 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, Caglia Environmental LLC in Chowchilla, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $2,600 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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