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Administrative & Waste Services · Virginia Beach, VA

Triton Tree Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Triton Tree Service ranks #35,224 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$9,978
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#35,224
of 99,447 penalized employers

Triton Tree Service in Virginia Beach, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,978. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Triton Tree Service 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,224 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Corona Millworks CO., INC. in Chino, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,985 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#35,224
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Triton Tree Service compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Triton Tree Service runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$9,978 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 Triton Tree Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTEETLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ACHTENHAGEN SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SNUG'S PRO WASH INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5D PRO TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CONTROLLED ASBESTOS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MODERN PLASTICS RECO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN COMMERCIAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LEN POULIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LISSETTE TUR & MIRNA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WASTE CONNECTIONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TOWNSHIP OF PENNSAUK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ATLAS MATERIALS RECY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TIN MAN SCRAP METAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DAVIS LANDSCAPE, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF SALISBURY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10COUNTY OF HUNTERDON …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PARK RIDGE DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20TOWNSHIP OF MANSFIELD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13Triton Tree Service, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Triton Tree Service has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Triton Tree Service in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Triton Tree Service sits at penalty rank #1,177 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($9,978 assessed).

How Triton Tree Service Compares

Triton Tree Service's 4.00 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 (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-10-17

Last Inspection

2019-08-05

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,326

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $3,326 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

16.7% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$10,135

Current Penalty Amount

$9,978

Penalty Reduction

1.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $157 from the initial assessment of $10,135. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Triton Tree Service Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 12 2.7
Total Penalty $9,978 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,326 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,978 here).

United Parcel Service, INC. $9,977 FL PWC Hawaii Corporation $9,975 HI Corona Millworks CO., INC. $9,985 CA Township of Pennsauken Department of Public Works $10,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Teetle, INC. 3 insp. Baltimore, MD Achtenhagen Services, INC. 3 insp. Muskego, WI Snug's Pro Wash INC 3 insp. Portland, OR D Pro Tree Service 3 insp. Fresno, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Parcel Service, INC.
Orlando, FL
2 inspections $9,977
Revere Info Tech, Inc.
Morrisville, NC
0 inspections $0
Penobscot Support Services
Old Town, ME
0 inspections $0
Corona Millworks CO., INC.
Chino, CA
2 inspections $9,985
Woodspring Suites
Corpus Christi, TX
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 Triton Tree Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Triton Tree Service's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Triton Tree Service have? ▼
Triton Tree Service has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,978.
How many OSHA inspections has Triton Tree Service had? ▼
Triton Tree Service has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-17 and the most recent on 2019-08-05. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Triton Tree Service? ▼
Triton Tree Service has been assessed $9,978 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,135 (a 1.5% reduction).
Does Triton Tree Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Triton Tree Service has 9 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Triton Tree Service operate in? ▼
Triton 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 Triton Tree Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Triton Tree Service ranks #35,224 (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 Triton Tree Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Triton Tree Service's total OSHA penalty of $9,978 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Corona Millworks CO., INC. in Chino, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $9,985 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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