Establishment profile
POOR FOLKS TREE SERVICE
1273 MOSSY OAK COURT, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23454
561730 — Landscaping Services
Summary
POOR FOLKS TREE SERVICE has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 14 years of recorded history, with $7,315 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 75th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,571 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
POOR FOLKS TREE SERVICE appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $7,315 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TREE0040 D02 | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| TREE0040 D07 | 1 | 1 | $2,240 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 |
| TREE0060 B02 | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 |
| TREE0060 A02 | 1 | 1 | $875 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 5617 within VA. Peer group: 1,571 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for POOR FOLKS TREE SERVICE. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for POOR FOLKS TREE SERVICE. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for POOR FOLKS TREE SERVICE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for POOR FOLKS TREE SERVICE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for POOR FOLKS TREE SERVICE. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for POOR FOLKS TREE SERVICE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for POOR FOLKS TREE SERVICE. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-22 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $3,640 | |
| 2013-01-08 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $3,675 | |
| 2012-07-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on POOR FOLKS TREE SERVICE from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is POOR FOLKS TREE SERVICE's OSHA violation history?
- POOR FOLKS TREE SERVICE has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $7,315 in total penalties.
- How does POOR FOLKS TREE SERVICE's safety record compare to its industry?
- POOR FOLKS TREE SERVICE operates in the landscaping services industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.