WOLF TREE EXPERTS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WOLF TREE EXPERTS, INC. — a landscaping services facility located at HWY.21 AND HWY.30 TREE TRIMMING PROJECT, PORT WENTWORTH, GA 31407 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-12-02.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $13,500.00 is more than 3.2× 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 GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 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 16, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 26, 2005. Of the 10 total citations, 10 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $13,500.00 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 $1,350.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $13,500 penalty is higher than 91% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561730 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,100.
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What OSHA violations was WOLF TREE EXPERTS, INC. cited for?
WOLF TREE EXPERTS, INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,500.00. The inspection opened on 2006-12-02.
How much was WOLF TREE EXPERTS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $13,500.00 against WOLF TREE EXPERTS, INC. in PORT WENTWORTH, GA. Average per citation: $1,350.00.
Is WOLF TREE EXPERTS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WOLF TREE EXPERTS, INC. has a risk score of 17 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Landscaping Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $13,500.00 is above the industry average.