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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Lorane, OR

Black Butte Enterprises INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Black Butte Enterprises INC ranks #96,379 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$265
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,379
of 99,447 penalized employers

Black Butte Enterprises INC in Lorane, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $265. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Black Butte Enterprises INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,379 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. For comparison, LV Thompson Farming, LLC in Lodi, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $260 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#96,379
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Black Butte Enterprises INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Black Butte Enterprises INC runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$265 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 Black Butte Enterprises INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLITTLE LEAF FARMS PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5J. G. BOSWELL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLANTON FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KENNETT SQUARE SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CARPENTER RANCHES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ROBERT VANDER EYK & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TAYLOR UNITED INC SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARBOR KITCHEN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THORLUND BROTHERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WILGENBURG GREENHOUSES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BENITO ARCE MORALES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SUGARLAND GROWERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROSE ACRE FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTH STATE HULLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PACIFIC TIMBER CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SARBANAND FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PERO FAMILY FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AGRIMA FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ACE BEGONIAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BIG E PRODUCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Black Butte Enterpri…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Black Butte Enterprises INC has 2 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.

Black Butte Enterprises INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Black Butte Enterprises INC sits at penalty rank #2,022 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($265 assessed).

How Black Butte Enterprises INC Compares

Black Butte Enterprises INC's 2.00 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 (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-16

Last Inspection

2012-03-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$133

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $133 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$265

Current Penalty Amount

$265

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 Black Butte Enterprises INC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Black Butte Enterprises INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $265 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $133 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Black Butte Enterprises INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($265 here).

LV Thompson Farming, LLC $260 CA Van Ruiten Brothers $260 CA Xay Duc Hoang DBA Kam Hoang Farm CO $255 CA Podesta Packing, LLC $275 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Little Leaf Farms PA LLC 2 insp. McAdoo, PA J. G. Boswell Company 2 insp. Corcoran, CA Clanton Farms, LLC 2 insp. Hermitage, AR Kennett Square Specialties, LLC 2 insp. Kennett Square, PA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tony Curtis Gamio
Fort Klamath, OR
2 inspections $265
Specialty Seeds of Oregon INC
Madras, OR
2 inspections $265
LV Thompson Farming, LLC
Lodi, CA
2 inspections $260
Van Ruiten Brothers
Lodi, CA
2 inspections $260
Xay Duc Hoang DBA Kam Hoang Farm CO
Morgan Hill, CA
2 inspections $255

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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 Black Butte Enterprises INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Black Butte Enterprises INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Black Butte Enterprises INC have? ▼
Black Butte Enterprises INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $265.
How many OSHA inspections has Black Butte Enterprises INC had? ▼
Black Butte Enterprises INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-16 and the most recent on 2012-03-09. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Black Butte Enterprises INC? ▼
Black Butte Enterprises INC has been assessed $265 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Black Butte Enterprises INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Black Butte Enterprises INC 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.
What industry does Black Butte Enterprises INC operate in? ▼
Black Butte Enterprises INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 113310). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Black Butte Enterprises INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Black Butte Enterprises INC ranks #96,379 (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 Black Butte Enterprises INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Black Butte Enterprises INC's total OSHA penalty of $265 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, LV Thompson Farming, LLC in Lodi, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $260 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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