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Administrative & Waste Services · Nashville, TN

Tanksley Tree Service LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tanksley Tree Service LLC ranks #30,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$12,000
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tanksley Tree Service LLC in Nashville, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tanksley Tree Service LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Cleaning Management LLC in Dillon, CO is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#30,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tanksley Tree Service LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Tanksley Tree Service LLC runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$12,000 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Tanksley Tree Service LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.96.712.518.324.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF HAMPTON D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ARBORICULTURAL SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BRAVE INDUSTRIAL PAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOMERVILLE DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18KEYPORT PUBLIC WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILFORD DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CASELLA RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METRO-CLEAN CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMPLETE LABOR & STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BATES TRUCKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CLEARVIEW CLEANING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CIMCO RECYCLING STER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UPPER PITTSGROVE CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4QUALAWASH HOLDINGS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALTA VISTA MASONRY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CA CORRECTIONS & REH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRI-S SERVICES CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW YORK INSULATION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GREAT LAKE METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Tanksley Tree Servic…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Tanksley Tree Service LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Tanksley Tree Service LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Tanksley Tree Service LLC sits at penalty rank #1,021 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($12,000 assessed).

How Tanksley Tree Service LLC Compares

Tanksley Tree Service LLC's 5.00 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 above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-06-12

Last Inspection

2024-03-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $6,000 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$12,000

Current Penalty Amount

$12,000

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

Metric Tanksley Tree Service LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 10 2.7
Total Penalty $12,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,000 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tanksley Tree Service LLC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,000 here).

County of Ocean- Northern Recycling Center $12,000 NJ Quality Employment Systems, INC. $12,000 NJ Averus, INC. $12,000 WI San Antonio Building Services & Supply, LLC $12,000 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Borough of Hampton Department of Public Works 2 insp. Hampton, NJ Arboricultural Specialties, INC. 2 insp. Berkeley, CA Brave Industrial Painting LLC 2 insp. Livingston, NJ Somerville Department of Public Works 2 insp. Somerville, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

ISS Facility Services, Inc
Tucson, AZ
0 inspections $0
Cleaning Management LLC
Dillon, CO
0 inspections $0
County of Ocean- Northern Recycling Center
Lakewood, NJ
2 inspections $12,000
Quality Employment Systems, INC.
North Bergen, NJ
2 inspections $12,000
Averus, INC.
Milwaukee, WI
2 inspections $12,000

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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 Tanksley Tree Service LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tanksley Tree Service LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Tanksley Tree Service LLC have? ▼
Tanksley Tree Service LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Tanksley Tree Service LLC had? ▼
Tanksley Tree Service LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-06-12 and the most recent on 2024-03-20. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tanksley Tree Service LLC? ▼
Tanksley Tree Service LLC has been assessed $12,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Tanksley Tree Service LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tanksley Tree Service LLC has 6 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 Tanksley Tree Service LLC operate in? ▼
Tanksley Tree Service 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 Tanksley Tree Service LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tanksley Tree Service LLC ranks #30,087 (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 Tanksley Tree Service LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tanksley Tree Service LLC's total OSHA penalty of $12,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cleaning Management LLC in Dillon, CO 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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