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Administrative & Waste Services · Rochester, MA

Barnes Tree Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Barnes Tree Service, INC. ranks #67,749 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,033
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#67,749
of 99,447 penalized employers

Barnes Tree Service, INC. in Rochester, MA 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: $3,033. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Barnes Tree Service, INC. 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 #67,749 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, Kutter's Grounds Maintenance, INC. in Gulf Shores, AL is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,036 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#67,749
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 Barnes Tree Service, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Barnes Tree Service, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$3,033 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% 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 Barnes Tree Service, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedACME ANYTHING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PROGRESSIVE WASTE SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PRIDE INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BURLINGTON COUNTY RO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LACEY BEZIO-CAPANO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WASTE CONNECTIONS OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRATT INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN CLEANING GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ULTIMATE TURF LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17GARDA CL CENTRAL, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SHAW ENVIRONMENTAL &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STARBRITE WINDOW CLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AFFORDABLE ABATEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LAYTON'S TREE SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CVE CONTRACTING GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TREE EXPERT INC THE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LIGHTING RESOURCES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MODERNISTIC II, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ON TIME STAFFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Barnes Tree Service,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Barnes Tree Service, INC. 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.

Barnes Tree Service, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Barnes Tree Service, INC. ranks #2,251 at $3,033 current penalty.

How Barnes Tree Service, INC. Compares

Barnes Tree Service, INC.'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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-01-18

Last Inspection

2015-01-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,517

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,517 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$6,064

Current Penalty Amount

$3,033

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,031 from the initial assessment of $6,064. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Barnes Tree Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $3,033 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,517 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,033 here).

Kutter's Grounds Maintenance, INC. $3,036 AL Eulen America INC. $3,038 FL Portland Disposal & Recycling INC $3,020 OR Abatex Environmental Services INC. $3,050 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Acme Anything 2 insp. Oakland, CA Progressive Waste Solutions of FL, INC 2 insp. Miami, FL Pride Industries 2 insp. Travis Afb, CA Burlington County Roads & Bridges 2 insp. New Gretna, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

EDM Enterprises
Ontario, CA
0 inspections $0
Alliance Hospitatlity@World Gate Resort
Orlando, FL
0 inspections $0
Terminix NOLA
Metairie, LA
0 inspections $0
Kutter's Grounds Maintenance, INC.
Gulf Shores, AL
2 inspections $3,036
Alpha Building Maintenance Service, Inc
Bridgeview, IL
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 Barnes Tree Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Barnes Tree Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 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 Barnes Tree Service, INC. have? ▼
Barnes Tree Service, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,033.
How many OSHA inspections has Barnes Tree Service, INC. had? ▼
Barnes Tree Service, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-18 and the most recent on 2015-01-22. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Barnes Tree Service, INC.? ▼
Barnes Tree Service, INC. has been assessed $3,033 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,064 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Barnes Tree Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Barnes 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 Barnes Tree Service, INC. operate in? ▼
Barnes 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 Barnes 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, Barnes Tree Service, INC. ranks #67,749 (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 Barnes Tree Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Barnes Tree Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,033 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, Kutter's Grounds Maintenance, INC. in Gulf Shores, AL is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $3,036 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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