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Cache River Valley Seed, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cache River Valley Seed, LLC ranks #32,556 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$10,924
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#32,556
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cache River Valley Seed, LLC in Cash, AR has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,924. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $1,329 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cache River Valley Seed, LLC once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,556 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,329 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Riker Products, INC. in Toledo, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,256 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#32,556
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,329
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($1K 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 Cache River Valley Seed, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cache River Valley Seed, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$10,924 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Cache River Valley Seed, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.1012.324.737.049.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSMOKIN SNOWBOARDS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UNIVERSAL MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TRINITY PACKAGING CO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2INTERNATIONAL COMMOD…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DARLINGTON FABRICS C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0WEBSTER COMBUSTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0KLN STEEL PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8GTM SPORTSWEAR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4SCREME GELATO BAR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HNI CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MESHOPPEN STONE INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LEHIGH HEAVY FORGE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ART'S INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0INNOVATIVE REFRIGERA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 47GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE F…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3ROLLA AREA SHELTERED…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5EL PASO'S BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0G & G TREND, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4BURNETTE FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SW RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1Cache River Valley S…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3
Cache River Valley Seed, LLC has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Cache River Valley Seed, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cache River Valley Seed, LLC ranks #14,837 at $10,924 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Cache River Valley Seed, LLC ranks #4,224 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($1,329).

Combined federal exposure here: $10,924 OSHA penalties plus $1,329 WHD back wages (10.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Cache River Valley Seed, LLC Compares

Cache River Valley Seed, LLC's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2024-12-04

Last Inspection

2024-12-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,924

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $10,924 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$19,861

Current Penalty Amount

$10,924

Penalty Reduction

45.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$12,253

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,937 from the initial assessment of $19,861. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,329
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,329
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,329

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Cache River Valley Seed, LLC owed $1,329 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cache River Valley Seed, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cache River Valley Seed, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $10,924 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,924 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cache River Valley Seed, LLC, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,924 here).

Pactiv LLC $10,925 CA Saturn Industries, INC. $10,925 NY Flow Control Equipment, LLC $10,923 LA Hiossen, INC. $10,923 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Smokin Snowboards 1 insp. Sparks, NV Universal Manufacturing Company 1 insp. Kansas City, MO Trinity Packaging Corporation 1 insp. Rocky Mount, VA International Commodities Corporation 1 insp. Alvin, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rice Packaging, INC.
Ellington, CT
2 inspections $12,252
Badger Meter, INC.
Tulsa, OK
2 inspections $12,256
Riker Products, INC.
Toledo, OH
2 inspections $12,256
Ryan Metal Products INC. DBA Stor-Loc
Kankakee, IL
3 inspections $12,250
HI-Tech Mold & Engineering INC
Rochester Hills, MI
2 inspections $12,250

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What to do with this record

Use Cache River Valley Seed, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Cache River Valley Seed, LLC against Rice Packaging, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Cache River Valley Seed, LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Cache River Valley Seed, LLC also carries $1,329 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 Cache River Valley Seed, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cache River Valley Seed, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cache River Valley Seed, LLC have? ▼
Cache River Valley Seed, LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,924.
How many OSHA inspections has Cache River Valley Seed, LLC had? ▼
Cache River Valley Seed, LLC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-12-04 and the most recent on 2024-12-04. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cache River Valley Seed, LLC? ▼
Cache River Valley Seed, LLC has been assessed $10,924 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,861 (a 45.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,329 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Cache River Valley Seed, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cache River Valley Seed, LLC has 1 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 Cache River Valley Seed, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cache River Valley Seed, LLC, resulting in $1,329 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Cache River Valley Seed, LLC operate in? ▼
Cache River Valley Seed, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311224). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Cache River Valley Seed, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Cache River Valley Seed, LLC 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 $1,329 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Cache River Valley Seed, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cache River Valley Seed, LLC ranks #32,556 (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 Cache River Valley Seed, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cache River Valley Seed, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $10,924 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Riker Products, INC. in Toledo, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,256 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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