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Administrative & Waste Services · Nottingham, MD

A-Aaa Tree Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$1,582
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,265
of 100,495 penalized employers

A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. in Nottingham, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,582. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Copier Shop in Kansas City, MO is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
19%
of penalized employers rank lower

How A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,582 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About A-Aaa Tree Service, INC.

The federal enforcement record for A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. in Nottingham, MD includes 2 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (83.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $3,475 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,582 - a 54.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $791. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-07-31 to 2021-04-19, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-07-31

Last Inspection

2021-04-19

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$791

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,191

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $791 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,191.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,475

Current Penalty Amount

$1,582

Penalty Reduction

54.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,893 from the initial assessment of $3,475. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 6 2.7
Total Penalty $1,582 $3,722
Avg Penalty per Inspection $791 $3,191
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, A-Aaa Tree Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. have? ▼
A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,582.
How many OSHA inspections has A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. had? ▼
A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-31 and the most recent on 2021-04-19. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for A-Aaa Tree Service, INC.? ▼
A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. has been assessed $1,582 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,475 (a 54.5% reduction).
Does A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. has 5 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. operate in? ▼
A-Aaa Tree Service, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561730). This industry has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,048 total OSHA inspections and $48.01M in cumulative penalties.
How does A-Aaa Tree Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
A-Aaa Tree Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,582 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Copier Shop in Kansas City, MO is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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