Tier 5 Standard

DEE JOHN'S CHRISTMAS TREES

📍 2495 S DELAWARE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403🏭 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (NAICS 711310)📅 2011-12-01
$5,150.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
373
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DEE JOHN'S CHRISTMAS TREES — a promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events with facilities facility located at 2495 S DELAWARE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,150.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-12-01.

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 4.2 per 100 full-time workers — 56% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.8 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,150.00 is 44% above the national average of $3,576.90 for facilities in the Arts sector (NAICS 711310). This sector encompasses 7,371 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $26.4M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 85th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 5, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 10, 2012. 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 total proposed penalty of $5,150.00 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 (CA)

This facility's $5,150 penalty is higher than 60% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 711310 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,077.

$6,077
State Avg
$5,150
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
OSHA Std. 3339 B
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $150.00Gravity: nanIssued: January 5, 2012Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 342 A
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: January 5, 2012Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was DEE JOHN'S CHRISTMAS TREES cited for?

DEE JOHN'S CHRISTMAS TREES received 2 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,150.00. The inspection opened on 2011-12-01.

How much was DEE JOHN'S CHRISTMAS TREES fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $5,150.00 against DEE JOHN'S CHRISTMAS TREES in SAN MATEO, CA. Average per citation: $2,575.00.

Is DEE JOHN'S CHRISTMAS TREES a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DEE JOHN'S CHRISTMAS TREES has a risk score of 2 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 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities facilities is $3,576.90. This facility penalty of $5,150.00 is above the industry average.