Administrative & Waste Services · South ST. Paul, MN

S&S Tree Specialists INC

OSHA records show a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections - below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average for penalties.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team

2
OSHA inspections: 6
Violations cited: $2,100
OSHA penalties

S&S Tree Specialists INC in South ST. Paul, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

S&S Tree Specialists INC has been inspected 2 times by OSHA over 1 year. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 violations per inspection. Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Compared to the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, S&S Tree Specialists INC has been inspected more frequently.

3.0
violations per inspection: 83.3%
of violations were serious: 0.52×
Administrative & Waste Services industry-avg penalty

S&S Tree Specialists INC

$2,100
Administrative & Waste Services avg

$4,005

What this shows S&S Tree Specialists INC sits below the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average, a comparatively lighter enforcement footprint than its peers.

What the Data Says About S&S Tree Specialists INC

The federal enforcement record for S&S Tree Specialists INC in South ST. Paul, MN includes 2 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (83.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $3,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,100 — a 30.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,050. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $4,005 per employer, this record runs below peers.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-10-05 to 2012-02-02, a window of roughly 1 year. This record draws directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement data at data.dol.gov. Penalty amounts reflect final adjudicated figures after any settlement, informal conference, or formal contest. Workers, journalists, and researchers can use these figures to compare this employer's compliance posture against industry peers and to identify workplaces with elevated safety risks or repeat non-compliance.

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-10-05

Last Inspection

2012-02-02

Inspection Span

1 year

Violations per Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty per Inspection

$1,050

Industry Avg per Inspection

$3,445

Violation Breakdown

Serious

83.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% of total

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.

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,100

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Penalties were reduced by $900 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 S&S Tree Specialists INC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,658 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	S&S Tree Specialists INC	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.2
Violations	6	2.7
Total Penalty	$2,100	$4,005
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,050	$3,445

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S&S Tree Specialists INC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, S&S Tree Specialists INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Specialists INC have? ▼

S&S Tree Specialists INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,100.

How many OSHA inspections has S&S Tree Specialists INC had? ▼

S&S Tree Specialists INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-05 and the most recent on 2012-02-02. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for S&S Tree Specialists INC? ▼

S&S Tree Specialists INC has been assessed $2,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,000 (a 30.0% reduction).

Does S&S Tree Specialists INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. S&S Tree Specialists INC has 5 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 Specialists INC operate in? ▼

S&S Tree Specialists INC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561730). This industry has 12,658 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 14,717 total OSHA inspections and $50.70M in cumulative penalties.

What are my rights if I work at S&S Tree Specialists INC? ▼

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees at S&S Tree Specialists INC have the right to a safe workplace, the right to report hazards without retaliation, the right to request an OSHA inspection, and the right to access their own exposure and medical records. Workers can also refuse dangerous work if they believe they face imminent danger and their employer has failed to address the hazard.

How do I file an OSHA complaint against S&S Tree Specialists INC? ▼

You can file a complaint with OSHA online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed confidentially. OSHA is required to respond to all complaints and will prioritize those alleging imminent danger. You are protected from employer retaliation under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.

How does S&S Tree Specialists INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

S&S Tree Specialists INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,100 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $4,005 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer.

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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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