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Administrative & Waste Services · Cadillac, MI

Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center ranks #92,342 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$525
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#92,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center in Cadillac, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $525. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,342 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, Walts Tree & Landscape Service in Long Beach, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $525 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#92,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$525 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% 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 Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLUMBERTON TOWNSHIP D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23CITY OF BAYONNE/DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22READINGTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29JBS USA SANITATION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TEXAS ENVIRONMENTS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GOMEZ TRANSMISSIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13THE MACK GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARUTHERS MILL C&D L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEW YORK MOLD SPECIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COUNTRY BOY LANDSCAP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MR. BULT'S INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AMSWEDE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAPLEWOOD DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALLOWAY TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STUCK ELECTRIC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC COAST RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRISTOL ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EASY TREE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Helsels Tree Farm & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center is the #3,169 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($525).

How Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center Compares

Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center's 2.50 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 (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-08-07

Last Inspection

2016-06-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$263

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $263 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$1,050

Current Penalty Amount

$525

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $525 from the initial assessment of $1,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 5 2.7
Total Penalty $525 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $263 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($525 here).

Securitas Security Services USA INC $525 OR Full Steam Staffing LLC $525 CA Lalo's Tree Service $525 CA Maier International, INC. $525 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lumberton Township Department of Public Works - Mechanic's Garage 2 insp. Lumberton Township, NJ City of Bayonne/Department of Public Works 2 insp. Bayonne, NJ Readington Township Department of Public Works 2 insp. Whitehouse Station, NJ JBS USA Sanitation Corporation 2 insp. Greeley, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Securitas Security Services USA INC
Eugene, OR
5 inspections $525
Full Steam Staffing LLC
Salinas, CA
2 inspections $525
Lalo's Tree Service
Orland, CA
2 inspections $525
Maier International, INC.
Bakersfield, CA
2 inspections $525
Walts Tree & Landscape Service
Long Beach, CA
2 inspections $525

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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 Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 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 Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center have? ▼
Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $525.
How many OSHA inspections has Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center had? ▼
Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-07 and the most recent on 2016-06-07. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center? ▼
Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center has been assessed $525 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,050 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center 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 Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center operate in? ▼
Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center 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 Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center ranks #92,342 (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 Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Helsels Tree Farm & Garden Center's total OSHA penalty of $525 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, Walts Tree & Landscape Service in Long Beach, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $525 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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