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Administrative & Waste Services · Attica, MI

Arbor Tree Service INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arbor Tree Service INC ranks #94,814 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$375
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,814
of 99,447 penalized employers

Arbor Tree Service INC in Attica, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $375. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Arbor Tree Service INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,814 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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, Bruce Hereford DBA Ready Maids, INC. in Catlettsburg, KY is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $375 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#94,814
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Arbor Tree Service INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Arbor Tree Service INC runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$375 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 Arbor Tree Service INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDALLAS WASTE DISPOSA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48BOROUGH OF ESSEX FEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BOROUGH OF RED BANK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STELLAR MANAGEMENT G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRO TREE SERVICE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MICHAEL CRISPINO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DGM SERVICES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOD SHOP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BAILEY TREE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROGER FITZGERALD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RPC INDUSTRIES INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MERCHANTS SECURITY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PYRAMID CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE PROTOCALL GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MARSHALL SHREDDING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OTD SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED BUILDING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ARGUS CONTRACTING, LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MATRIX STAFFING & TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Arbor Tree Service INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Arbor Tree Service INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Arbor Tree Service INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Arbor Tree Service INC ranks #3,305 at $375 current penalty.

How Arbor Tree Service INC Compares

Arbor Tree Service INC's 2.00 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 (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-08-27

Last Inspection

2013-08-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$188

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $188 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$750

Current Penalty Amount

$375

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $375 from the initial assessment of $750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Arbor Tree Service INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 4 2.7
Total Penalty $375 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $188 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Arbor Tree Service INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($375 here).

Bruce Hereford DBA Ready Maids, INC. $375 KY Kaiser Permanente $375 CA Environmental Services INC $375 IA E&E CO., LTD. DBA Jla Home $375 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dallas Waste Disposal and Recycling, INC. 2 insp. Dallas, TX Borough of Essex Fells DPW Garage* 2 insp. Essex Fells, NJ Borough of Red Bank Public Utilities 2 insp. Red Bank, NJ Stellar Management Group, INC. 2 insp. Carthage, MS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bruce Hereford DBA Ready Maids, INC.
Catlettsburg, KY
2 inspections $375
Kaiser Permanente
Rancho Cordova, CA
3 inspections $375
Environmental Services INC
Sioux City, IA
4 inspections $375
E&E CO., LTD. DBA Jla Home
Woodland, CA
2 inspections $375
Aerotek Holdings, LLC
Vista, CA
2 inspections $375

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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 Arbor Tree Service INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Arbor Tree Service INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Arbor Tree Service INC have? ▼
Arbor Tree Service INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $375.
How many OSHA inspections has Arbor Tree Service INC had? ▼
Arbor Tree Service INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-27 and the most recent on 2013-08-27. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Arbor Tree Service INC? ▼
Arbor Tree Service INC has been assessed $375 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $750 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Arbor Tree Service INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Arbor Tree Service INC 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 Arbor Tree Service INC operate in? ▼
Arbor Tree Service INC 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 Arbor Tree Service INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Arbor Tree Service INC ranks #94,814 (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 Arbor Tree Service INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Arbor Tree Service INC's total OSHA penalty of $375 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, Bruce Hereford DBA Ready Maids, INC. in Catlettsburg, KY is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $375 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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