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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · McMinnville, OR

Birch Circle Farms INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Birch Circle Farms INC ranks #96,732 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 penalty0% serious
$250
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,732
of 99,447 penalized employers

Birch Circle Farms INC in McMinnville, OR 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: $250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Birch Circle Farms INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,732 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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. For comparison, Herbco International Corporati in Duvall, WA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $250 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#96,732
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • 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.

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How Birch Circle Farms INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Birch Circle Farms INC runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$250 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Birch Circle Farms INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTATELINE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOUTHERN FARMLAND CU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLOEMHOF FARM MANAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9L & J FARM SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WONDERFUL AGRICULTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHOOLJIAN BROTHERS P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BIANCA GUADALUPE RAM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CONDIES FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RAY DAY JR LOGGING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CG CORRIGAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HASLOW FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOHN C. LEO & SON, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PAULA RAUB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WARD FEED YARD NORTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DALE RANCHES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUN VALLEY RAISINS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FAMILY RANCH INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SNO CO BERRY PACK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2T- E Cattle, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MARSHALL FARMS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Birch Circle Farms INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Birch Circle Farms INC 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.

Birch Circle Farms INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Birch Circle Farms INC ranks #2,028 at $250 current penalty.

How Birch Circle Farms INC Compares

Birch Circle Farms INC'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 runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-12-04

Last Inspection

2014-06-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $125 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$250

Current Penalty Amount

$250

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 Birch Circle Farms INC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Birch Circle Farms INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $250 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $125 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Birch Circle Farms INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($250 here).

Herbco International Corporati $250 WA Brito Ranch $250 CA Pacific Country Labor $250 CA Marc Desmarais Farms INC $250 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Stateline Farms, INC. 2 insp. Dorris, CA Southern Farmland Cultivation 2 insp. Oxnard, CA Bloemhof Farm Management, INC. 2 insp. Shafter, CA L & J Farm Services, INC. 2 insp. Los Banos, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Herbco International Corporati
Duvall, WA
2 inspections $250
Brito Ranch
Thermal, CA
2 inspections $250
Delbert Haener
Woodburn, OR
2 inspections $250
Pacific Country Labor
Fillmore, CA
2 inspections $250
Townsend Farms INC
Banks, OR
2 inspections $250

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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 Birch Circle Farms INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Birch Circle Farms INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Birch Circle Farms INC have? ▼
Birch Circle Farms INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $250.
How many OSHA inspections has Birch Circle Farms INC had? ▼
Birch Circle Farms INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-04 and the most recent on 2014-06-23. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Birch Circle Farms INC? ▼
Birch Circle Farms INC has been assessed $250 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Birch Circle Farms INC operate in? ▼
Birch Circle Farms INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112111). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Birch Circle Farms INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Birch Circle Farms INC ranks #96,732 (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 Birch Circle Farms INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Birch Circle Farms INC's total OSHA penalty of $250 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, Herbco International Corporati in Duvall, WA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $250 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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