Tier 5 Standard

LOTUS LAWNCARE SERVICES LLC.

📍 INTERSECTION OF PROSPECT AND MARTIN LUTHER KING - BRUSH CREEK, KANSAS CITY, MO 64110🏭 Landscaping Services (NAICS 561730)📅 2025-06-23
$18,205.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
4/100
Risk Score
422
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LOTUS LAWNCARE SERVICES LLC. — a landscaping services facility located at INTERSECTION OF PROSPECT AND MARTIN LUTHER KING - BRUSH CREEK, KANSAS CITY, MO 64110 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,205.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-06-23.

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 $18,205.00 is more than 4.4× 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 MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 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. 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 3, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 30, 2025. 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 cumulative penalty of $18,205.00 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 $6,068.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Lotus Lawncare Services LLC reveals a fundamental collapse of safety management systems rather than a series

Industry Benchmark (MO)

This facility's $18,205 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561730 industry in MO. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,514.

$5,514
State Avg
$18,205
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $11,585.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 3, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $4,965.00Gravity: 1Issued: December 3, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.4(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,655.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 3, 2025Abated: 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 LOTUS LAWNCARE SERVICES LLC. cited for?

LOTUS LAWNCARE SERVICES LLC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,205.00. The inspection opened on 2025-06-23.

How much was LOTUS LAWNCARE SERVICES LLC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $18,205.00 against LOTUS LAWNCARE SERVICES LLC. in KANSAS CITY, MO. Average per citation: $6,068.33.

Is LOTUS LAWNCARE SERVICES LLC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, LOTUS LAWNCARE SERVICES LLC. has a risk score of 4 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 $18,205.00 is above the industry average.