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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Kinsale, VA

Bevans Oyster Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bevans Oyster Company ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bevans Oyster Company in Kinsale, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bevans Oyster Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 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, 2 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Leopoldo's Farm Service, INC. in Caruthers, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Bevans Oyster Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Bevans Oyster Company 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Bevans Oyster Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUNDERMAN FEEDLOT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MCCLELLAND'S DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOLLANDIA NURSERY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GROWER DIRECT FARMS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FERNANDO ARELLANO JI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GUESS CATTLE CO. LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RUBEN RAMOS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IRISH ACRES DAIRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHARLES MARVIN TART SR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CAL-SOUTH HARVESTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21709 MARQUETTE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CRISTO FARMS CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THOMAS L. HOOKS DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BIGHORN LOGGING CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MS ONE ACRE VINEYARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NEXTCROP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CEJA REYES INC FLC #…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GM LAND & FOREST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EE HALL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MONTEREY MUSHROOMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Bevans Oyster Company, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Bevans Oyster Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Bevans Oyster Company in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

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

Combined federal exposure here: $3,000 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Bevans Oyster Company Compares

Bevans Oyster Company's 1.00 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

2

First Inspection

2010-02-03

Last Inspection

2010-03-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,500 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$3,000

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
2

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Bevans Oyster Company compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bevans Oyster Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $3,000 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,500 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bevans Oyster Company, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

Hall Management CORP. $3,000 CA Dinklage Feed Yard, INC. $3,000 CO Fowler Nurseries INC. $3,000 CA Leopoldo's Farm Service, INC. $3,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sunderman Feedlot LLC 2 insp. Hadar, NE McClelland's Dairy 2 insp. Petaluma, CA Hollandia Nursery INC. 2 insp. Modesto, CA Grower Direct Farms, INC. 2 insp. Somers, CT

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hall Management CORP.
Huron, CA
5 inspections $3,000
Dinklage Feed Yard, INC.
Iliff, CO
2 inspections $3,000
Fowler Nurseries INC.
Newcastle, CA
3 inspections $3,000
Leopoldo's Farm Service, INC.
Caruthers, CA
2 inspections $3,000
Pacific Farm Management, INC.
San Joaquin, CA
2 inspections $3,000

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What to do with this record

Use Bevans Oyster Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Bevans Oyster Company against Hall Management CORP., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Bevans Oyster Company's inspection and penalty record is typical for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector
  • Bevans Oyster Company also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Bevans Oyster Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bevans Oyster Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Bevans Oyster Company have? ▼
Bevans Oyster Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Bevans Oyster Company had? ▼
Bevans Oyster Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-03 and the most recent on 2010-03-11. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bevans Oyster Company? ▼
Bevans Oyster Company has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Bevans Oyster Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bevans Oyster Company has 2 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.
Has Bevans Oyster Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Bevans Oyster Company, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Bevans Oyster Company operate in? ▼
Bevans Oyster Company operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 114112). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Bevans Oyster Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Bevans Oyster Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Bevans Oyster Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bevans Oyster Company 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 Bevans Oyster Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bevans Oyster Company's total OSHA penalty of $3,000 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Leopoldo's Farm Service, INC. in Caruthers, 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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