Professional & Technical Services · Oroville, CA

Tree of Life Tree Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tree of Life Tree Service ranks #72,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty10% serious
$2,490
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#72,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tree of Life Tree Service in Oroville, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,490. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tree of Life Tree Service 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,503 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 Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Broadview Instrumentation Services in Cleveland, OH is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
10.0%
of violations were serious
#72,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 4 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 Tree of Life Tree Service compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tree of Life Tree Service runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$2,490 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Tree of Life Tree Service.

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Tree of Life Tree Service has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical 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.

Tree of Life Tree Service in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Professional & Technical Services sector: Tree of Life Tree Service is the #330 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 509 employers with nonzero fines ($2,490).

How Tree of Life Tree Service Compares

Tree of Life Tree Service's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-06-21

Last Inspection

2022-04-28

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$623

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $623 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

10.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

90.0% 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

$4,430

Current Penalty Amount

$2,490

Penalty Reduction

43.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,940 from the initial assessment of $4,430. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Tree of Life Tree Service compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tree of Life Tree Service Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.6
Violations 10 1.2
Total Penalty $2,490 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $623 $2,331

Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tree of Life Tree Service, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Tree of Life Tree Service safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Tree of Life Tree Service's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Tree of Life Tree Service have?
Tree of Life Tree Service has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,490.
How many OSHA inspections has Tree of Life Tree Service had?
Tree of Life Tree Service has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-21 and the most recent on 2022-04-28. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tree of Life Tree Service?
Tree of Life Tree Service has been assessed $2,490 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,430 (a 43.8% reduction).
Does Tree of Life Tree Service have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Tree of Life Tree Service 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 Tree of Life Tree Service operate in?
Tree of Life Tree Service operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541320). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tree of Life Tree Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tree of Life Tree Service ranks #72,503 (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 Tree of Life Tree Service's safety record compare to industry average?
Tree of Life Tree Service's total OSHA penalty of $2,490 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Broadview Instrumentation Services in Cleveland, OH is a similar professional & technical 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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