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Administrative & Waste Services · Smyrna, TN

Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC ranks #80,356 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty10% serious
$1,600
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,356
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC in Smyrna, 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: $1,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vanderbilt Landscaping, 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 #80,356 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 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, United Disposal LLC in Paulden, AZ is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,600 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
10.0%
of violations were serious
#80,356
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 Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,600 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Vanderbilt Landscaping, 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: 2Vanderbilt Landscapi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Vanderbilt Landscaping, 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.

Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC ranks #2,682 at $1,600 current penalty.

How Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC Compares

Vanderbilt Landscaping, 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-19

Last Inspection

2010-08-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $800 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

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

$3,600

Current Penalty Amount

$1,600

Penalty Reduction

55.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,000 from the initial assessment of $3,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 10 2.7
Total Penalty $1,600 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $800 $3,188
View all 12,823 employers in Administrative & Waste Services →

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,600 here).

National Industrial Maintenance - Michigan, INC. National Industrial Maintenance of Michigan $1,600 MI Arric Corporation $1,600 NY Elite Environmental, INC. $1,600 MI United Disposal LLC $1,600 AZ

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.

National Industrial Maintenance - Michigan, INC. National Industrial Maintenance of Michigan
Dearborn, MI
2 inspections $1,600
Arric Corporation
Buffalo, NY
2 inspections $1,600
Elite Environmental, INC.
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $1,600
United Disposal LLC
Paulden, AZ
2 inspections $1,600
Bob's Sanitation DBA Scotty's Potties
Romulus, MI
2 inspections $1,600

Compare Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC vs National Industrial Maintenance - Michigan, INC. National Industrial Maintenance of Michigan side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC have? ▼
Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC had? ▼
Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-19 and the most recent on 2010-08-19. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC? ▼
Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC has been assessed $1,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,600 (a 55.6% reduction).
Does Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC 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 Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC operate in? ▼
Vanderbilt Landscaping, 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 Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC ranks #80,356 (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 Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,600 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, United Disposal LLC in Paulden, AZ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $1,600 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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