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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Bapchule, AZ

Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC ranks #8,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty38% serious
$34,004
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#8,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC in Bapchule, AZ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $34,004. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Custom Ag Services, LLC in Isola, MS is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#8,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC runs far above peers (9.9x 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

$34,004 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALPHA FOLIAGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3RIVERS POULTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VAN GRONINGEN & SONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SCHAFER RANCH, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SANTIAM RIVER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNITED STATES DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3YOUNGSTOWN GRAPE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GLOBAL MUSHROOMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7VERESCHAGIN FARMS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4M GOE & SON INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TRUE COOPERATIVE GIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DANELL CUSTOM HARVES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ARTHUR BURNS & JACKI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PACIFIC RIM DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NORTHERN ORCHARD CO,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ROLLING HILLS NUT CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NICHOLS FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ZIRKLE FRUIT CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CARUTHERS RAISIN PAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Basf Agricultural So…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC is the #125 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($34,004).

How Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC Compares

Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC's 2.67 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 runs far above peers (9.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-01-11

Last Inspection

2026-03-03

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,335

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $11,335 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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

$49,724

Current Penalty Amount

$34,004

Penalty Reduction

31.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,720 from the initial assessment of $49,724. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 8 2.4
Total Penalty $34,004 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,335 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($34,004 here).

Andrade Farm Labor $33,890 CA Kevin Duffy Landscaping $34,175 CA Gargiulo INC. $34,250 CA Wonderful Citrus Packing, LLC $33,670 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Alpha Foliage, INC. 3 insp. Homestead, FL Rivers Poultry, INC. 3 insp. Nacogdoches, TX Van Groningen & Sons, INC. 3 insp. Stockton, CA Schafer Ranch, INC. 3 insp. Madera, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Oxbow Farms, Inc.
Tillar, AR
0 inspections $0
Mountain Avenue Bees, Inc.
Oak Hills, CA
0 inspections $0
Dionisio Produce & Farms
Pueblo, CO
0 inspections $0
Custom Ag Services, LLC
Isola, MS
0 inspections $0
Cabefruit Produce
McAllen, TX
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 Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC have? ▼
Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $34,004.
How many OSHA inspections has Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC had? ▼
Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-01-11 and the most recent on 2026-03-03. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC? ▼
Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC has been assessed $34,004 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $49,724 (a 31.6% reduction).
Does Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC 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 Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC operate in? ▼
Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC 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 Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC ranks #8,842 (the top 10% 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 Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $34,004 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (9.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Custom Ag Services, LLC in Isola, MS is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $0 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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