Tier 5 Standard

BIG WOODY'S TREE SERVICE, LLC

📍 5924 QUINTAS LOOP, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37407🏭 Landscaping Services (NAICS 561730)📅 2018-08-09
$1,400.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
16/100
Risk Score
431
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BIG WOODY'S TREE SERVICE, LLC — a landscaping services facility located at 5924 QUINTAS LOOP, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37407 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-08-09.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,400.00 is 66% below 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 TN, this facility's penalty places it at the 76th percentile among 40,481 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,620.08.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 17, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 22, 2019. Of the 3 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 total proposed penalty of $1,400.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (TN)

This facility's $1,400 penalty is higher than 45% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561730 industry in TN. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,644.

$3,644
State Avg
$1,400
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 1Issued: January 17, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(08)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: 1Issued: January 17, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Repeat
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 1Issued: January 17, 2019Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was BIG WOODY'S TREE SERVICE, LLC cited for?

BIG WOODY'S TREE SERVICE, LLC received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,400.00. The inspection opened on 2018-08-09.

How much was BIG WOODY'S TREE SERVICE, LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $1,400.00 against BIG WOODY'S TREE SERVICE, LLC in CHATTANOOGA, TN. Average per citation: $466.67.

Is BIG WOODY'S TREE SERVICE, LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BIG WOODY'S TREE SERVICE, LLC has a risk score of 16 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 $1,400.00 is below the industry average.