Tier 5 Standard

POTTER'S PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE, INC.

📍 7400 NW 5TH COURT, MARGATE, FL 33063🏭 Landscaping Services (NAICS 561730)📅 2018-06-18
$4,656.40
Total Penalties
3
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
394
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, POTTER'S PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE, INC. — a landscaping services facility located at 7400 NW 5TH COURT, MARGATE, FL 33063 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,656.40. The inspection case was opened on 2018-06-18.

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 $4,656.40 is approximately in line with 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 FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 84th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 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. 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 November 13, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 10, 2018. 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 $4,656.40 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 (FL)

This facility's $4,656 penalty is higher than 68% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561730 industry in FL. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,522.

$5,522
State Avg
$4,656
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,069.90Gravity: 5Issued: November 13, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $2,586.50Gravity: nanIssued: November 13, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 13, 2018Abated: 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 POTTER'S PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE, INC. cited for?

POTTER'S PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,656.40. The inspection opened on 2018-06-18.

How much was POTTER'S PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $4,656.40 against POTTER'S PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE, INC. in MARGATE, FL. Average per citation: $1,552.13.

Is POTTER'S PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, POTTER'S PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE, 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 $4,656.40 is above the industry average.