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Administrative & Waste Services · Canton, OH

A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC ranks #14,223 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$23,904
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,223
of 99,447 penalized employers

A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC in Canton, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,904. 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 Cut Above Tree Service, LLC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,223 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Waste Pro of Florida, INC. in Sarasota, FL is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $23,903 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#14,223
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC runs far above peers (6.4x 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

$23,904 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW BRUNSWICK DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16INNOSOURCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25US PACKAGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11INTERNATIONAL ASBEST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PRINCETON DEPARTMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16AEROTEK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOGOTA PUBLIC WORKS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BOROUGH OF NATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BOROUGH OF SWEDESBOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CUP PAC PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24-EVER-GREEN LAWN CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3565 TENANTS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MATERIAL RECOVERY & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PEOPLE READY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AUSTIN OUTDOOR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOM LYNCH DBA LYNCH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NYC OIL CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MR. BULT'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ENVIRONMENTAL TREE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A Cut Above Tree Ser…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC sits at penalty rank #549 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($23,904 assessed).

How A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC Compares

A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-09-28

Last Inspection

2024-08-08

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,952

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $11,952 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$40,483

Current Penalty Amount

$23,904

Penalty Reduction

41.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,579 from the initial assessment of $40,483. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 9 2.7
Total Penalty $23,904 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,952 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,904 here).

Waste Pro of Florida, INC. $23,903 FL Bartash Printing, Inc $23,871 PA United Parcel Service $23,851 VA Coll Materials Exchange LLC $23,820 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

New Brunswick Department of Public Works 2 insp. New Brunswick, NJ Washington Township DPW 2 insp. Sewell, NJ Innosource, INC. 2 insp. Social Circle, GA US Packaging, LLC 2 insp. Elkhorn, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sun Ventures Contracting Inc
Jessup, MD
0 inspections $0
Waste Pro of Florida, INC.
Sarasota, FL
2 inspections $23,903
Gaylord Restoration, Inc
Gilbert, AZ
0 inspections $0
ADS Services, Inc.
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
Tradesmen International
Chesapeake, VA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC have? ▼
A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,904.
How many OSHA inspections has A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC had? ▼
A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-09-28 and the most recent on 2024-08-08. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC? ▼
A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC has been assessed $23,904 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $40,483 (a 41.0% reduction).
Does A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC has 3 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 Cut Above Tree Service, LLC operate in? ▼
A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561730). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC ranks #14,223 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $23,904 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (6.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Waste Pro of Florida, INC. in Sarasota, FL is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $23,903 in current penalties.
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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