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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Carlton, OR

Carlton Seed LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carlton Seed LLC ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$300
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carlton Seed LLC in Carlton, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Carlton Seed LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Results Partners LLC in McMinnville, OR is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $300 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Carlton Seed LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Carlton Seed LLC runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$300 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 Carlton Seed LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRINCE WILLIAM SOUND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20REBEL AG SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRENCHMAN VALLEY PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BARRIOS FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PURPOSE POINT HARVES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LODI FARMING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LINKLETTER & SONS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EVERINGHAM BROTHERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6S. G. HARVESTING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WINDY POINT FRUIT RA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GROWERS TRANSPLANTIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLEN SHELLFISH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CENTRAL VALLEY LABOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AFFORDABLE TREE & ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JSV FARM LABOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARMEN DUENAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LINDY'S PRE PAK CARR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BARCELO ENTERPRISES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FIRE MOUNTAIN FARMS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15WEST COAST CUSTOM HA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Carlton Seed LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Carlton Seed LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Carlton Seed LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Carlton Seed LLC is the #1,980 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($300).

How Carlton Seed LLC Compares

Carlton Seed LLC's 3.00 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 (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-26

Last Inspection

2012-09-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $150 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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

$300

Current Penalty Amount

$300

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

Metric Carlton Seed LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 6 2.4
Total Penalty $300 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $150 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Carlton Seed LLC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($300 here).

Garza, INC. $300 CA River View Growers, L.L.C. $300 AZ Coastal Harvesting, INC. $300 CA Lotus Fruit Packing INC $300 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation 2 insp. Cordova, AK Rebel Ag Service 2 insp. Fresno, CA Frenchman Valley Produce, INC. 2 insp. Wallace, NE Barrios Farms, INC. 2 insp. Woodland, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Agricare INC a Corporation of California
Jefferson, OR
2 inspections $300
Results Partners LLC
McMinnville, OR
2 inspections $300
Atkinson Staffing INC
Hermiston, OR
2 inspections $300
Garza, INC.
Arvin, CA
4 inspections $300
River View Growers, L.L.C.
Phoenix, AZ
2 inspections $300

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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 Carlton Seed LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Carlton Seed LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Carlton Seed LLC have? ▼
Carlton Seed LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $300.
How many OSHA inspections has Carlton Seed LLC had? ▼
Carlton Seed LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-26 and the most recent on 2012-09-05. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carlton Seed LLC? ▼
Carlton Seed LLC has been assessed $300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Carlton Seed LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Carlton Seed LLC has 3 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 Carlton Seed LLC operate in? ▼
Carlton Seed LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115114). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Carlton Seed LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carlton Seed LLC ranks #96,117 (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 Carlton Seed LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Carlton Seed LLC's total OSHA penalty of $300 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, Results Partners LLC in McMinnville, OR is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $300 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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