Administrative & Waste Services · Westbury, NY

Branching Out Tree Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Branching Out Tree Service, INC. ranks #43,302 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,508
OSHA penalties: 4
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #43,302
of 99,447 penalized employers

Branching Out Tree Service, INC. in Westbury, NY 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: $7,508. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Branching Out Tree Service, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #43,302 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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, Alaska Snow Removal in Anchorage, AK is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,510 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 75.0%
of violations were serious: #43,302
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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$7,508
Administrative & Waste Services avg

$3,740

What this shows Branching Out Tree Service, INC. runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$7,508 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Branching Out Tree Service, INC..

Branching Out 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.

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

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Branching Out Tree Service, INC. ranks #1,426 at $7,508 current penalty.

How Branching Out Tree Service, INC. Compares

Branching Out 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 above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-06-14

Last Inspection

2020-12-07

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,754

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,754 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Serious

75.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

25.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$21,524

Current Penalty Amount

$7,508

Penalty Reduction

65.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,016 from the initial assessment of $21,524. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric	Branching Out Tree Service, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.2
Violations	4	2.7
Total Penalty	$7,508	$3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,754	$3,188

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

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,508 here).

Alaska Snow Removal $7,510 AK Brand Energy Solutions $7,500 TX Environmental Abatement, INC. $7,500 UT Eagleswood Township Department of Public Works $7,500 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hudson County West Hudson Park 2 insp. Kearny, NJ California Waste Services, LLC 2 insp. Gardena, CA Workforce Outsourcing INC DBA Workforce Staffing 2 insp. Galt, CA Durkin Tree Service INC. 2 insp. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alaska Snow Removal

Anchorage, AK

2 inspections $7,510

Brand Energy Solutions

Deer Park, TX

3 inspections $7,500

Environmental Abatement, INC.

Hill Air Force Base, UT

2 inspections $7,500

Eagleswood Township Department of Public Works

West Creek, NJ

6 inspections $7,500

Checkmark Industrial, LLC

Secaucus, NJ

2 inspections $7,500

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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 Branching Out Tree Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Branching Out Tree Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 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 Branching Out Tree Service, INC. have? ▼

Branching Out Tree Service, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,508.

How many OSHA inspections has Branching Out Tree Service, INC. had? ▼

Branching Out Tree Service, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-14 and the most recent on 2020-12-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Branching Out Tree Service, INC.? ▼

Branching Out Tree Service, INC. has been assessed $7,508 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,524 (a 65.1% reduction).

Does Branching Out Tree Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Branching Out Tree Service, INC. has 3 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Branching Out Tree Service, INC. operate in? ▼

Branching Out 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 Branching Out 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, Branching Out Tree Service, INC. ranks #43,302 (the upper 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 Branching Out Tree Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Branching Out Tree Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,508 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alaska Snow Removal in Anchorage, AK is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $7,510 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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