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Administrative & Waste Services · Westland, MI

PPM Landscape Contractors, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$1,500
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. in Westland, 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: $1,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. 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 #81,555 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, Acme Universal, INC. in Harmon, GU is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,500 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#81,555
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 PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,500 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 PPM Landscape Contractors, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITY DISPOSAL & REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30NOVA WASH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PIPELINE VIDEO INSPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MTGA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Asset Protection and…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1POLYCELL PACKAGING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GOTTADO CONTRACTING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CITISTAFF SOLUTIONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PACKERS SANITATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNIVERSAL PROTECTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PUMPING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5L&W DEMOLITION COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1E.W. COX USA, INC DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ABC SECURITY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CALIFORNIA TREE AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CLEAN AIR ENVIRONMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELITE INVESTIGATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WACO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARSHALL COUNTY - SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NYCDOS BX08 REPAIR S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PPM Landscape Contra…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. 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.

PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. ranks #2,706 at $1,500 current penalty.

How PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. Compares

PPM Landscape Contractors, INC.'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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-03-06

Last Inspection

2024-03-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $750 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,500

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $3,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 5 2.7
Total Penalty $1,500 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $750 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for PPM Landscape Contractors, INC., both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,500 here).

Acme Universal, INC. $1,500 GU Republic Services $1,500 MO Crim $1,500 PR Wilsons Tree Experts $1,500 SC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Unity Disposal & Recycling, LLC 2 insp. Laurel, MD Nova Wash LLC 2 insp. Weston, WI Pipeline Video Inspection, LLC 2 insp. Johnsonburg, PA Mtga, INC. 2 insp. McDonough, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Republic Services
Independence, MO
3 inspections $1,500
Acme Universal, INC.
Harmon, GU
2 inspections $1,500
Wilsons Tree Experts
Columbia, SC
3 inspections $1,500
Trees Plus, INC.
East Hanover, NJ
2 inspections $1,500
Allied Waste Services of Massachusetts, LLC
South Yarmouth, MA
2 inspections $1,500

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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 PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, PPM Landscape Contractors, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. have? ▼
PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,500.
How many OSHA inspections has PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. had? ▼
PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-03-06 and the most recent on 2024-03-06. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for PPM Landscape Contractors, INC.? ▼
PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. has been assessed $1,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. 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 PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. operate in? ▼
PPM Landscape Contractors, 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 PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, PPM Landscape Contractors, INC. ranks #81,555 (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 PPM Landscape Contractors, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
PPM Landscape Contractors, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,500 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, Acme Universal, INC. in Harmon, GU is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $1,500 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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