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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Raeford, NC

Butterball, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Butterball, LLC ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,700
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

Butterball, LLC in Raeford, NC 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: $2,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Butterball, LLC 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 #70,806 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, Gerawan Farming, INC in Kerman, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,700 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#70,806
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 Butterball, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Butterball, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$2,700 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 Butterball, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEXPEDITION ACRES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GRIMMWAY ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FOSTER FEED YARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17THOMAS COLACE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MOR-AGRA GRAIN HANDL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OAK TREE AG MGT., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FLUENT SERVICING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OKRAY FAMILY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DAIRY FARMERS OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DELTA PACKING OF LOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BIANCA GUADALUPE RAM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ARIZONA PISTACHIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FOREST MANAGEMENT AS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEST COAST TOMATO GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FARIA FARMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C & F FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MEADOW RIDGE FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SPECIALTY SEEDS OF O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRUNOE LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OREGON HAZELNUT ORCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Butterball, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Butterball, LLC 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.

Butterball, LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Butterball, LLC is the #1,198 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($2,700).

How Butterball, LLC Compares

Butterball, LLC'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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-10-30

Last Inspection

2014-10-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,350 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

2

Repeat

50.0% 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

$7,900

Current Penalty Amount

$2,700

Penalty Reduction

65.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,200 from the initial assessment of $7,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Butterball, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $2,700 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,350 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Butterball, LLC, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,700 here).

Central Valley Labor LLC $2,700 CA Agromillora California $2,700 CA Gerawan Farming, INC $2,700 CA A & B Packing Packing Equipment INC $2,700 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Expedition Acres LLC 2 insp. Canton, MO Grimmway Enterprises INC 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA Foster Feed Yard 2 insp. Brawley, CA Thomas Colace Company 2 insp. West Deptford, NJ

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Central Valley Labor LLC
Madera, CA
2 inspections $2,700
Agromillora California
Gridley, CA
2 inspections $2,700
Gerawan Farming, INC
Kerman, CA
2 inspections $2,700
A & B Packing Packing Equipment INC
Lawrence, MI
2 inspections $2,700
Falkner Farms, LLC
Myakka City, FL
3 inspections $2,700

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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 Butterball, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Butterball, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. 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 Butterball, LLC have? ▼
Butterball, LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Butterball, LLC had? ▼
Butterball, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-30 and the most recent on 2014-10-30. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Butterball, LLC? ▼
Butterball, LLC has been assessed $2,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,900 (a 65.8% reduction).
Does Butterball, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Butterball, LLC has 2 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Butterball, LLC operate in? ▼
Butterball, LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112330). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Butterball, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Butterball, LLC ranks #70,806 (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 Butterball, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Butterball, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,700 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, Gerawan Farming, INC in Kerman, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $2,700 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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