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Inspection outcome
Opened: August 23, 2022 · Closed: December 8, 2022
Citations issued

OSHA issued one or more Other-than-serious citations.

Safety inspection · Planned (Programmed) · Comprehensive — entire establishment

Violations10
Serious+0
Initial penalty$1,050
Current penalty$525
Accidents0
Duration107d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On August 23, 2022, OSHA opened Takoma Tree Experts, Llc’s inspection #346164643 at COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — an establishment in the landscaping services industry. The case was administratively closed on December 8, 2022, 107 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 10 violations totaling $525 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $1,050. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
10violations total
Serious990%

A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.

Other-than-serious110%

An Other-than-serious violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. Often involves recordkeeping or procedural lapses.

Citations

Citations issued in this inspection

10citations issued
$525current penalty
↓ $525total reduction
Look up on OSHA.gov
Seriousgravity 7
Citation #01001A
09.12.28.05CGeneral Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$1,050
Current$525reduced by $525
Seriousgravity 7
Citation #01001B
09.12.28.05D(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 7
Citation #01001C
09.12.28.05D(2)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 6
Citation #01001D
09.12.28.05D(3)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 7
Citation #01001E
09.12.28.05FGeneral Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 7
Citation #01001F
09.12.28.05G(1)(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 7
Citation #01001G
09.12.28.05I(2)(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 7
Citation #01001H
09.12.28.07(C)(6)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 7
Citation #01001I
09.12.28.07F(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$0
Current$0
Othergravity 10
Citation #02001
09.12.28.07I(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$0
Current$0

Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 346164643 at OSHA Establishment Search.

Reference

About OSHA inspections

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.

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Citations

Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.

Open vs closed

An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.

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Current vs initial penalty

Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.

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Trigger types

A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.

About this inspection

OSHA classified this as Planned (Programmed) — a programmed (planned) inspection, typically targeting high-hazard industries.

Sources

Cross-check with OSHA directly

This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 346164643 directly: