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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Ellensburg, WA

Acx Pacific Northwest INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Acx Pacific Northwest INC ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$3,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Acx Pacific Northwest INC in Ellensburg, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Acx Pacific Northwest INC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hall Management CORP. in Huron, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Acx Pacific Northwest INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Acx Pacific Northwest INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$3,000 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Acx Pacific Northwest INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVLOT BROTHERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ELKHORN PACKING CO. …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WALTERS GARDENS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3RATTO BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GIUMARRA VINEYARDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BOSMA MILK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BLACK GOLD FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0JAVIER CRUZ FAUSTO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FOREST SERVICE, SWEE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JAMES T LESTER & LIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1THE GARLIC COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HALL MANAGEMENT, CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SWANK FARMS PRODUCE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U.S. FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12U S DEPARTMENT OF AG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0THE SUN VALLEY GROUP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9VALLEY FRESH FOODS I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BACKYARD FARMS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MOANA NURSERY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SURCO LOG INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Acx Pacific Northwes…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Acx Pacific Northwest INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Acx Pacific Northwest INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Acx Pacific Northwest INC is the #1,144 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($3,000).

How Acx Pacific Northwest INC Compares

Acx Pacific Northwest INC's 1.33 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-06-04

Last Inspection

2013-02-13

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

50.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Acx Pacific Northwest INC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Acx Pacific Northwest INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $3,000 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Acx Pacific Northwest INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,000 here).

Giumarra Vineyards $3,000 CA Moya Farm Labor $3,000 CA Sammy Coffey's Wholesale Nursery, INC. $3,000 NC Hall Management CORP. $3,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Vlot Brothers 3 insp. Chowchilla, CA Elkhorn Packing CO. LLC 3 insp. Salinas, CA Walters Gardens INC 3 insp. Zeeland, MI Ratto Bros., INC. 3 insp. Modesto, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Giumarra Vineyards
Arvin, CA
3 inspections $3,000
Moya Farm Labor
Reedley, CA
2 inspections $3,000
Sammy Coffey's Wholesale Nursery, INC.
Collettsville, NC
2 inspections $3,000
Hall Management CORP.
Huron, CA
5 inspections $3,000
Dinklage Feed Yard, INC.
Iliff, CO
2 inspections $3,000

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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 Acx Pacific Northwest INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Acx Pacific Northwest INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Acx Pacific Northwest INC have? ▼
Acx Pacific Northwest INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Acx Pacific Northwest INC had? ▼
Acx Pacific Northwest INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-04 and the most recent on 2013-02-13. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Acx Pacific Northwest INC? ▼
Acx Pacific Northwest INC has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Acx Pacific Northwest INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Acx Pacific Northwest INC has 1 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Acx Pacific Northwest INC operate in? ▼
Acx Pacific Northwest INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115114). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Acx Pacific Northwest INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Acx Pacific Northwest INC ranks #68,523 (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 Acx Pacific Northwest INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Acx Pacific Northwest INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,000 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hall Management CORP. in Huron, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $3,000 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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