Tier 5 Standard

MORATAYA'S LANDSCAPING, INC.

📍 VAL VISTA LAKES, MESA, AZ 85213🏭 Landscaping Services (NAICS 561730)📅 2004-06-17
$1,125.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
364
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MORATAYA'S LANDSCAPING, INC. — a landscaping services facility located at VAL VISTA LAKES, MESA, AZ 85213 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,125.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-06-17.

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 $1,125.00 is 73% 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 AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 77th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 24, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 14, 2004. 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 total proposed penalty of $1,125.00 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 (AZ)

This facility's $1,125 penalty is higher than 65% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561730 industry in AZ. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,153.

$2,153
State Avg
$1,125
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1926.453(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $562.50Gravity: 03Issued: August 24, 2004Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.454(a)
Serious
Penalty: $562.50Gravity: 03Issued: August 24, 2004Abated: ✓ Yes
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 MORATAYA'S LANDSCAPING, INC. cited for?

MORATAYA'S LANDSCAPING, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,125.00. The inspection opened on 2004-06-17.

How much was MORATAYA'S LANDSCAPING, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $1,125.00 against MORATAYA'S LANDSCAPING, INC. in MESA, AZ. Average per citation: $562.50.

Is MORATAYA'S LANDSCAPING, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, MORATAYA'S LANDSCAPING, INC. has a risk score of 1 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 $1,125.00 is below the industry average.