BDG TREES, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BDG TREES, LLC — a landscaping services facility located at 201 NEIL AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $26,520.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-08-02.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $26,520.00 is more than 6.4× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561730). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 December 26, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 10, 2020. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $26,520.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $13,260.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $26,520 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561730 industry in LA. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,933.
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What OSHA violations was BDG TREES, LLC cited for?
BDG TREES, LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $26,520.00. The inspection opened on 2019-08-02.
How much was BDG TREES, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $26,520.00 against BDG TREES, LLC in NEW ORLEANS, LA. Average per citation: $13,260.00.
Is BDG TREES, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BDG TREES, LLC has a risk score of 6 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Landscaping Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $26,520.00 is above the industry average.