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Administrative & Waste Services · South ST. Paul, MN

S&S Tree Specialists INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), S&S Tree Specialists INC ranks #75,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$2,100
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

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.

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OSHA has inspected S&S Tree Specialists INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Hartels DBJ Disposal Companies LLC in Proctor, MN is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,100 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#75,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Specialists INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows S&S Tree Specialists INC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$2,100 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Specialists INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPINNACLE ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ECHO ENVIRONMENTAL W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20GENERAL MACHINE & SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HOWLAND COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GEOENVIRONMENT TECHN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FLORIDA CIRTECH INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JOULE CLINICAL & SCI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BERGEN COUNTY DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMBASSADOR SANITATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ADVANCED DISPOSAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2IH SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREEN-GO RECYCLING I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BROWN'S TREE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MJ VANDAMME INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TREE TECH INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ACM SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EAST AMWELL DEPARTME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TOWNSHIP OF FAIRFIELD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PLAZA CAROLINA MALL LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ORRISON TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5S&S Tree Specialists…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
S&S Tree Specialists INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Specialists INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: S&S Tree Specialists INC is the #2,518 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($2,100).

How S&S Tree Specialists INC Compares

S&S Tree Specialists INC's 3.00 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-10-05

Last Inspection

2012-02-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,050 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$2,100

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows 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 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric S&S Tree Specialists INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 6 2.7
Total Penalty $2,100 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,050 $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 Specialists INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,100 here).

Township of Fairfield $2,100 NJ Town of Columbia $2,100 CT Town of Weld $2,100 ME Chef Container LLC $2,100 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pinnacle Environmental CORP. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Echo Environmental Waverly, LLC 2 insp. Waverly, OH General Machine & Saw Company 2 insp. Marion, OH Howland Company, LLC 2 insp. Pittsburgh, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Township of Fairfield
Fairfield, NJ
2 inspections $2,100
Town of Columbia
Columbia, CT
7 inspections $2,100
Town of Weld
Weld, ME
3 inspections $2,100
Hartels DBJ Disposal Companies LLC
Proctor, MN
2 inspections $2,100
Chef Container LLC
Holland, MI
2 inspections $2,100

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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 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 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does S&S Tree Specialists INC 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 Specialists INC ranks #75,701 (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 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 $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hartels DBJ Disposal Companies LLC in Proctor, MN is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $2,100 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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