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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Yakima, WA

Borton & Sons INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borton & Sons INC ranks #44,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,200
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#44,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borton & Sons INC in Yakima, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Borton & Sons INC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Central Fruit Harvesting (H2aLC) in Astatula, FL is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#44,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Borton & Sons INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Borton & Sons INC runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$7,200 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Borton & Sons INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSATICOY LEMON ASSOCI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ERWIN-KEITH, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19FAIRFIELD FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FIVE OAK FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ZUCKERMAN FAMILY FAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ASSOCIATED FRUIT CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PLUMLEY CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MINTURN HULLER COOPE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2R & T TRUCKING & EXC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NYSDEC ROME FISH HAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BRENT STRICKLAND, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16COLORADO FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5VAN WINGERDEN INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SEQUOIA FARM LABOR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PEREZ FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TIDY VIEW DAIRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FOREST SERVICE, DETR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KYMO TIMBER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MURPHY-BROWN LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10EMPIRE FARM LABOR CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Borton & Sons INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Borton & Sons INC has 3 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.

Borton & Sons INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Borton & Sons INC ranks #745 at $7,200 current penalty.

How Borton & Sons INC Compares

Borton & Sons INC's 0.67 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 well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-23

Last Inspection

2013-04-22

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $2,400 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

$7,200

Current Penalty Amount

$7,200

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

Metric Borton & Sons INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $7,200 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,400 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Borton & Sons INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,200 here).

Bland Farms New York LLC $7,200 NY Joe Cook Logging $7,200 ID Butterspur Cattle Feeders INC $7,230 CA Rivers Poultry, INC. $7,244 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Saticoy Lemon Association 3 insp. Santa Paula, CA Erwin-Keith, INC 3 insp. Wynne, AR Fairfield Farms LLC 3 insp. Pauma Valley, CA Five Oak Farms LLC 3 insp. Salem, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bland Farms New York LLC
Sterling, NY
2 inspections $7,200
Joe Cook Logging
Waha, ID
2 inspections $7,200
Utopian Trees
Olathe, KS
0 inspections $0
Central Fruit Harvesting (H2aLC)
Astatula, FL
0 inspections $0
La Palma Farms
Santa Maria, CA
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 Borton & Sons INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borton & Sons INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Borton & Sons INC have? ▼
Borton & Sons INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Borton & Sons INC had? ▼
Borton & Sons INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-23 and the most recent on 2013-04-22. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borton & Sons INC? ▼
Borton & Sons INC has been assessed $7,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borton & Sons INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borton & Sons 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 Borton & Sons INC operate in? ▼
Borton & Sons INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111331). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Borton & Sons INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Borton & Sons INC ranks #44,662 (the upper 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 Borton & Sons INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borton & Sons INC's total OSHA penalty of $7,200 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Central Fruit Harvesting (H2aLC) in Astatula, FL 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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