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Administrative & Waste Services · Pittsburgh, PA

S & S Tree Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), S & S Tree Service ranks #79,048 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,735
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,048
of 99,447 penalized employers

S & S Tree Service in Pittsburgh, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,735. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected S & S Tree Service 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,048 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Moon Landscaping, INC. in Uniontown, PA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,735 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#79,048
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How S & S Tree Service compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows S & S Tree Service runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,735 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 S & S Tree Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLIED UNIVERSAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WARESTAFF LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HAMPTON BOROUGH DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TOWN OF CLINTON/ DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17TRADEBE TREATMENT AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WALTER ROBERTSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5R H LANDSCAPING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ATLANTIC TREE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SOUTHLAND EMPLOYMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH HARRISON TOWNS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALLSTAR RECOVERY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOUTH HARRISON TOWNS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUALITY EMPLOYMENT S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SILVER STATE PERSONN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TEAM ENVIRONMENTAL G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAYNARDS INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INMOBILIARIA NEUTRO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE DAVEY TREE EXPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LSI STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0S & S Tree Service, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
S & S Tree Service has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

S & S Tree Service in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: S & S Tree Service is the #2,650 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($1,735).

How S & S Tree Service Compares

S & S Tree Service's 1.50 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-06-11

Last Inspection

2020-09-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$868

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $868 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$1,735

Current Penalty Amount

$1,735

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric S & S Tree Service Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $1,735 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $868 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for S & S Tree Service, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,735 here).

S&S Enterprise, INC. $1,720 AK Aci Plastics $1,750 MI Trugreen Limited Partnership $1,750 MI Building Decommission Services LLC $1,750 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Allied Universal 2 insp. Palmdale, CA Warestaff LLC 2 insp. Mira Loma, CA Hampton Borough Department of Public Works 2 insp. Hampton, NJ Town of Clinton/ Department of Public Works 2 insp. Clinton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Moon Landscaping, INC.
Uniontown, PA
2 inspections $1,735
Allied Universal Security Services
Southfield, MI
0 inspections $0
Appletree Janitorial and Floor Care
Alamo, TX
0 inspections $0
Peeples Professional Cleaning Service
Amarillo, TX
0 inspections $0
Prosegur
Herndon, VA
0 inspections $0

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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 S & S Tree Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, S & S Tree Service's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 S & S Tree Service have? ▼
S & S Tree Service has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,735.
How many OSHA inspections has S & S Tree Service had? ▼
S & S Tree Service has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-06-11 and the most recent on 2020-09-11. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for S & S Tree Service? ▼
S & S Tree Service has been assessed $1,735 in current OSHA penalties.
Does S & S Tree Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. S & S Tree Service has 3 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 S & S Tree Service operate in? ▼
S & S Tree Service 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 S & S Tree Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, S & S Tree Service ranks #79,048 (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 S & S Tree Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
S & S Tree Service's total OSHA penalty of $1,735 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, Moon Landscaping, INC. in Uniontown, PA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $1,735 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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