Administrative & Waste Services · Nottingham, MD

Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$450
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated in Nottingham, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Project Service INC in Iron Mountain, MI is another administrative & waste services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $450 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$450 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHUDSON COUNTY WEST H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CALIFORNIA WASTE SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WORKFORCE OUTSOURCIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DURKIN TREE SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BOROUGH OF LAUREL SP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TOWNSHIP OF RARITAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10KINDER MORGAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INTER-CON SECURITY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ASDA ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LITTLE RILL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9666 SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE LETCO GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CCAPS, LLC DBA SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1INDUSTRIAL FACILITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WARD'S CLEANING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACKERS SANITATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RPA PLASTIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMPLOYMENT PLUS INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6K&P FACILITIES MAINT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10RELIABLE FLAGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Allen & Sons Tree Se…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated ranks #3,225 at $450 current penalty.

How Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated Compares

Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated's 1.50 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 well below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-10-11

Last Inspection

2019-08-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $225 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$900

Current Penalty Amount

$450

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $450 from the initial assessment of $900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $450 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $225 $3,188

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated have?
Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $450.
How many OSHA inspections has Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated had?
Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-11 and the most recent on 2019-08-22. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated?
Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated has been assessed $450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $900 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated has 1 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 Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated operate in?
Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated 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 Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated ranks #93,626 (the lower half 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 Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average?
Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $450 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Project Service INC in Iron Mountain, MI is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $450 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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