Trees Inc has 9 OSHA inspections on record in Michigan, the first in 1993.
OSHA's last visit started on Jan 23, 2018 after a complaint, in Kentwood.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 10 citation items: 4 serious and 6 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $17,975 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $6,188, down 66%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.1200, hazard communication (3 items).
For context, across all staffing, cleaning and waste services employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $2,200. Trees Inc averages $0 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
2 inspections on this page followed a fatal incident.
Trees Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company4695 44th St Se Ste B130, Kentwood, MI 49512 · Landscaping Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 408.14009(2) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $0 | Mar 13, 2018 | Final |
4695 44th St Se Ste B130, Kentwood, MI 49512 · Landscaping Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 3, 2014 (fatal): Employee is struck and killed by car while directing traffic
At 9:15 a.m. on October 3, 2014, an employee was flagging traffic for a tree-trimming operation when a vehicle entered the work zone and struck the employee. The employee was killed.
No citations from this inspection.
618 E Orchard Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686 · Landscaping Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 7, 2013 (fatal): Employee is electrocuted while trimming tree
On August 7, 2013, an employee and a coworker were assigned to trim trees becaus e of power lines being too close to the trees. This was being conducted at a res idence home. During the operation, the employee climbed the tree to trim the bra nches while the coworker stayed on the ground. During the trimming operation, th e employee made contact with a live power line resulting in the electrocution.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.269(c)(2)(i) · Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution |
Serious | $6,300 | $3,000 | Dec 20, 2013 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.269(a)(2)(i) · Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution |
Serious | $6,300 | $3,000 | Dec 20, 2013 | Final |
1940 Snow Road, Lansing, MI 48917 · Landscaping Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
321 E Harris, Charlotte, MI 48813 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Verndale Lakes, Lansing, MI 48917 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $150 | $75 | May 4, 1995 | Closed |
1940 Snow Rd, Lansing, MI 48917 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $225 | $112 | Mar 3, 1994 | Closed |
5308 E Saginaw, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2425 E Grand River, Lansing, MI 48912 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 5, 1993 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2018, the Kentwood site logged 7 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 309 workers: 2.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.8 for its industry. Those cases cost 12 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trees LLC 484 Kentwood · 2018 | 309 | 7 | 1 | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Trees LLC 495 Kentwood · 2018 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0.6 | 2.8 |
| Trees LLC 485 Kentwood · 2017 | 140 | 2 | 0 | 1.5 | 2.8 |
| Trees, LLC - 484 Kentwood · 2016 | 368 | 2 | 0 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| Trees, LLC - 495 Kentwood · 2016 | 135 | 1 | 0 | 0.7 | 2.8 |
| Trees, LLC - 485 Kentwood · 2016 | 113 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)
(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1)
(g) Safety data sheets. (1) Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
(h) Post-mortem data: Increased incidence and/or severity of post-mortem findings may be indicative of maternal toxicity. This can include gross or microscopic pathological findings or organ weight data, including absolute organ weight, organ-to-body weight ratio, or organ-to-brain weight ratio. When supported by findings of adverse histopathological effects in the affected organ(s), the observation of a significant change in the average weight of suspected target organ(s) of treated dams (mothers), compared to those in the control group, may be considered evidence of maternal toxicity.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.