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Administrative & Waste Services · Candler, NC

Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service ranks #49,236 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$6,200
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,236
of 99,447 penalized employers

Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service in Candler, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,236 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Eastside Tree Works LLC in Bellevue, WA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,200 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#49,236
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$6,200 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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 Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.07.312.517.722.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHUDSON COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TOWNSHIP OF LOGAN DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22METAL CONVERSIONS, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RANCHO TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROBERT CHAMPAGNE LAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TOWNSHIP OF ALEXANDR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PWLC II, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRENCHTOWN BOROUGH D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PACKERS SANITATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STERICYCLE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EXPRESS SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN LANDSCAPING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COMPASS GROUP USA IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BEGICK NURSERY & GAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CARDELLA, THOMAS L. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RC BRANCHES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FINAL TOUCH SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AFFORDABLE ABATEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MOLD MATTERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15AB AND SONS LAWN, LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Steve Smathers DBA S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service ranks #1,601 at $6,200 current penalty.

How Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service Compares

Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service's 2.50 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-09-04

Last Inspection

2015-03-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,100 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$6,200

Current Penalty Amount

$6,200

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 Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 5 2.7
Total Penalty $6,200 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,100 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,200 here).

Prairie Restorations INC $6,200 MN Eastside Tree Works LLC $6,200 WA Fielder Tree Services, L.L.C. $6,208 FL Gregory-Evan, INC. $6,236 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hudson County 2 insp. Jersey City, NJ Township of Logan DPW 2 insp. Bridgeport, NJ Metal Conversions, LTD. 2 insp. Mansfield, OH Rancho Tree Service 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Prairie Restorations INC
Princeton, MN
2 inspections $6,200
Eastside Tree Works LLC
Bellevue, WA
2 inspections $6,200
T&Z Cleaning Inc
Kissimmee, FL
0 inspections $0
United Security Alliance
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
EZEN Computer Services
Princeton, 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 Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service have? ▼
Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service had? ▼
Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-04 and the most recent on 2015-03-02. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service? ▼
Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service has been assessed $6,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service has 4 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 Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service operate in? ▼
Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service 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 Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service ranks #49,236 (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 Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Steve Smathers DBA Smathers Tree Service's total OSHA penalty of $6,200 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eastside Tree Works LLC in Bellevue, WA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $6,200 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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