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Administrative & Waste Services · Billerica, MA

Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC ranks #56,343 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,840
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,343
of 99,447 penalized employers

Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC in Billerica, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,840. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,343 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Tip Top Tree Service, INC. in Delray Beach, FL is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,839 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#56,343
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$4,840 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% 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 Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF CLIFTON DPW …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26LIEZE ASSOCIATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOROUGH OF HIGH BRID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18STARTKLEEN LEGACY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ELAN LAWN AND LANDSC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIMPSON ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ICON WINDOW CLEANING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PENQUIS COMMUNITY AC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF BRISTOL - PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SUPERCLEAN RESTORATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LITTLE VILLAGE RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CRUSH-IT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUN RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JOHN'S REFUSE & RECY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NATURESCAPE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DEARBORN COUNTRY CLUB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TOTAL IMAGE SOLUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BRADLEY BEACH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GUILLERMO LANDSCAPIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Martel Crane and Tre…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC ranks #1,871 at $4,840 current penalty.

How Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC Compares

Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC's 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-02-09

Last Inspection

2025-04-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,420

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,420 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$9,678

Current Penalty Amount

$4,840

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,838 from the initial assessment of $9,678. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $4,840 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,420 $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 Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,840 here).

Business Staffing Solutions, INC. $4,840 NY Tip Top Tree Service, INC. $4,839 FL Cougle's Recycling, Incorporated $4,850 PA Rural/Metro Fire Dept., INC. $4,825 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Clifton DPW Garage #2* 2 insp. Clifton, NJ County of Middlesex Road Department - Area 3 Garage 2 insp. Sayreville, NJ Lieze Associates, INC. 2 insp. North Bergen, NJ Borough of High Bridge - Department of Public Works 2 insp. High Bridge, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Business Staffing Solutions, INC.
Middletown, NY
2 inspections $4,840
Clegg's Termite & Pest Control
Fayetteville, NC
0 inspections $0
Janitorial Company
Fresno, CA
0 inspections $0
Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI)
Arlington, VA
0 inspections $0
Tip Top Tree Service, INC.
Delray Beach, FL
2 inspections $4,839

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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 Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC have? ▼
Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,840.
How many OSHA inspections has Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC had? ▼
Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-02-09 and the most recent on 2025-04-14. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC? ▼
Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC has been assessed $4,840 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,678 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC has 2 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 Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC operate in? ▼
Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC 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 Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC ranks #56,343 (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 Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Martel Crane and Tree Service, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,840 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tip Top Tree Service, INC. in Delray Beach, FL is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $4,839 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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