Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Sudbury, MA

Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,200
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. in Sudbury, MA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. 4 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 (2.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mount Adams Orchards Division in White Salmon, WA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,200 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$4,200 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0011.322.633.945.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMONROVIA NURSERY COM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9GOURMET MUSHROOMS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3MOUNTAIN VIEW ORCHAR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11PICAR FARM LABOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0SUNSHINE RAISIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7NATIONAL RAISIN COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5HUNGERFORD GROWER'S …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CURALEAF FLORIDA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3IW WHITFIELD AGRI-OP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4GONZALEZ FARM LABOR …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2GEORGIA FARM SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 43FRESH SELECT LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6DAN AVILA & SON, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2FILTER FARMS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1GEORGE CHIALA FARMS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SATELLITE RANCH INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7SCENIC VALLEY FARMS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2BAILEY NURSERIES INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BIDART DAIRY II, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14MADERA CALF RANCH, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5Cavicchio Greenhouse…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4
Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. has 4 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.

Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. ranks #1,006 at $4,200 current penalty.

How Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. Compares

Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC.'s 1.00 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 above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-03-28

Last Inspection

2023-07-24

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 4 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,050 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$29,571

Current Penalty Amount

$4,200

Penalty Reduction

85.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,371 from the initial assessment of $29,571. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $4,200 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,050 $2,537

Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,200 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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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 Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 4 inspections, including 4 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 Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. have?
Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. had?
Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-28 and the most recent on 2023-07-24. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC.?
Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. has been assessed $4,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,571 (a 85.8% reduction).
Does Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. has 4 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 Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. operate in?
Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111422). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC. ranks #60,288 (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 Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Cavicchio Greenhouses, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,200 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mount Adams Orchards Division in White Salmon, WA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $4,200 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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