PlainWorker
Employers › MA

Administrative & Waste Services · Boxborough, MA

Lawn Barber, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lawn Barber, INC ranks #5,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty72% serious
$46,600
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lawn Barber, INC in Boxborough, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $46,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lawn Barber, INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 32 violations, averaging 16.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 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, Aquarius Contractors Inc. in Shreveport, LA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

16.0
violations per inspection
71.9%
of violations were serious
#5,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (16.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

How Lawn Barber, INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Lawn Barber, INC runs far above peers (12.5x 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

$46,600 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Lawn Barber, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.416.825.233.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSMARTTALENT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31BOROUGH OF WALDWICK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PLEASANT PAPER RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KETCHIKAN CITY OF PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COWART MULCH PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OMNI RESOURCE MANAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EMPLOYNET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GAGE PERSONNEL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PEARSON ASBESTOS ABA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CROTHALL HEALTHCARE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN RECYCLING A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ADVANCE TREE CARE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CLEAN HARBORS EL DOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEOPLANTA RESTORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARBORSCAPE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DEPLOY HR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENVIROCON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SYNERGY PLUS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RESTORATION HARDWARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Lawn Barber, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32
Lawn Barber, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Lawn Barber, INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Lawn Barber, INC is the #233 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($46,600).

How Lawn Barber, INC Compares

Lawn Barber, INC's 16.00 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 far above peers (12.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-06-01

Last Inspection

2016-06-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

16.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 16.0 violations per visit. That's $23,300 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

71.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

28.1% 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

$153,307

Current Penalty Amount

$46,600

Penalty Reduction

69.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $106,707 from the initial assessment of $153,307. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Lawn Barber, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 32 2.7
Total Penalty $46,600 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,300 $3,188
View all 12,823 employers in Administrative & Waste Services →

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

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($46,600 here).

Renu Oil of America, INC. $46,570 NV Borough of Raritan Department of Public Works $46,750 NJ Gage Tree Service LLC $46,775 AK Township of Sparta Department of Public Works $46,800 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Smarttalent LLC 2 insp. Fife, WA Borough of Waldwick 2 insp. Waldwick, NJ Pittsgrove Township Recycling 2 insp. Pittsgrove, NJ Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. 2 insp. Concord, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Groundhog Landscaping
Londonderry, NH
0 inspections $0
Aftermath Services
Aurora, IL
0 inspections $0
Aquarius Contractors Inc.
Shreveport, LA
0 inspections $0
Versar, Inc.
Fort Irwin, CA
0 inspections $0
Nyancap Business Services, LLC
Joint Base MDL, NJ
0 inspections $0

Compare Lawn Barber, INC vs Groundhog Landscaping side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Lawn Barber, INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Lawn Barber, INC against Groundhog Landscaping, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Lawn Barber, INC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Administrative & Waste Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Administrative & Waste Services sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 Lawn Barber, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lawn Barber, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 2 inspections, including 23 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 Lawn Barber, INC have? ▼
Lawn Barber, INC has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $46,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Lawn Barber, INC had? ▼
Lawn Barber, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-01 and the most recent on 2016-06-01. This averages 16.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lawn Barber, INC? ▼
Lawn Barber, INC has been assessed $46,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $153,307 (a 69.6% reduction).
Does Lawn Barber, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lawn Barber, INC has 23 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 Lawn Barber, INC operate in? ▼
Lawn Barber, 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 Lawn Barber, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lawn Barber, INC ranks #5,674 (the top 10% 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 Lawn Barber, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lawn Barber, INC's total OSHA penalty of $46,600 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (12.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aquarius Contractors Inc. in Shreveport, LA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.