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Administrative & Waste Services · Kent, OH

The Davey Tree Expert Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Davey Tree Expert Company ranks #21,762 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$16,500
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#21,762
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Kent, OH has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,500. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $248,687 in back wages owed to 2,749 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Davey Tree Expert Company once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,762 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $248,687 in back wages owed to 2,749 affected workers. For comparison, Houston Crime Prevention Officers in Houston, TX is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#21,762
of 99,447 penalized employers
$248,687
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 31/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $249K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($249K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How The Davey Tree Expert Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows The Davey Tree Expert Company runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$16,500 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 The Davey Tree Expert Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.108.416.825.233.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAPEX STAFFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CIMA'S LANDSCAPE & M…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6TECHFLOW MISSION SUP…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6AAA LANDSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CONTOUR LANDSCAPING,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CCC CLEANING SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1METROCLEAN COMMERCIA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BILLONE MECHANICAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PPM MANAGEMENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT P…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0POTOMAC ABATEMENT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ROYALTY SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4ALLIED UNIVERSAL SEC…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0AEROTEK, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ILINK BUSINESS MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ROCK SOLID SECURITY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0KCS CLEANING SPECIAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3GOODALL LANDSCAPING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 32PALAMERICAN SECURITY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PWC HAWAII CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5The Davey Tree Exper…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
The Davey Tree Expert Company has 1 OSHA inspection 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.

The Davey Tree Expert Company in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Davey Tree Expert Company ranks #771 at $16,500 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place The Davey Tree Expert Company at rank #212 of 7,104 employers ($248,687 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $16,500 OSHA penalties plus $248,687 WHD back wages (93.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How The Davey Tree Expert Company Compares

The Davey Tree Expert Company's 2.00 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 (4.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2024-11-26

Last Inspection

2024-11-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $16,500 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

$23,646

Current Penalty Amount

$16,500

Penalty Reduction

30.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$265,187

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,146 from the initial assessment of $23,646. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$248,687
Employees Affected
2,749
WHD Violations
2,749
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$90
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$248,687

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that The Davey Tree Expert Company owed $248,687 in back wages to 2,749 employees across 1 case and 2,749 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How The Davey Tree Expert Company compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Davey Tree Expert Company Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $16,500 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,500 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Davey Tree Expert Company, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,500 here).

Troupe Waste Services, INC. $16,500 MA Industrial Container Services, LLC $16,500 NJ Staffworks Group INC Wisconsin $16,500 MI Polycell Packaging Corporation $16,525 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Apex Staffing LLC 1 insp. Salt Lake City, UT Cima's Landscape & Maintenance, INC. 1 insp. Rancho Cordova, CA Techflow Mission Support, LLC 1 insp. Patuxent River, MD Aaa Landscape 1 insp. Phoenix, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Amor Systems LLC
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0 inspections $0
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Jupiter, FL
0 inspections $0
Mitchell/ Martin Inc.
New York, NY
0 inspections $0
Relief Enterprise, Inc
Austin, TX
0 inspections $0
Houston Crime Prevention Officers
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use The Davey Tree Expert Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare The Davey Tree Expert Company against Amor Systems LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • The Davey Tree Expert Company also carries $248,687 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 The Davey Tree Expert Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Davey Tree Expert Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 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 The Davey Tree Expert Company have? ▼
The Davey Tree Expert Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,500.
How many OSHA inspections has The Davey Tree Expert Company had? ▼
The Davey Tree Expert Company has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-11-26 and the most recent on 2024-11-26. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Davey Tree Expert Company? ▼
The Davey Tree Expert Company has been assessed $16,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,646 (a 30.2% reduction). Additionally, $248,687 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does The Davey Tree Expert Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Davey Tree Expert Company 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.
Has The Davey Tree Expert Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against The Davey Tree Expert Company, resulting in $248,687 in back wages owed to 2,749 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does The Davey Tree Expert Company operate in? ▼
The Davey Tree Expert Company 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.
What should I do if The Davey Tree Expert Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe The Davey Tree Expert Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $248,687 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does The Davey Tree Expert Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Davey Tree Expert Company ranks #21,762 (the top quarter 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 The Davey Tree Expert Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Davey Tree Expert Company's total OSHA penalty of $16,500 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Houston Crime Prevention Officers in Houston, TX 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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