ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT CO.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT CO. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 228 BEECH ST., BIRMINGHAM, AL 35200 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1992-04-14.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 5, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 8, 1992. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $35,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The 1992 enforcement action against Asplundh Tree Expert Co. represents a significant