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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Quincy, WA

Columbia Basin Nursery LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Columbia Basin Nursery LLC ranks #95,188 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$350
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#95,188
of 99,447 penalized employers

Columbia Basin Nursery LLC in Quincy, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Columbia Basin Nursery LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,188 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, Western Harvesting in Holtville, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $350 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#95,188
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 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 Columbia Basin Nursery LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Columbia Basin Nursery LLC runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$350 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% 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 Columbia Basin Nursery LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPERDUE FARMS INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KERN VINEYARDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTH GEORGIA COTTON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOUR STAR FRUIT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MISSION RANCHES COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BROWNFIELD SEED & DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AMB RANCH MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VAN NORMAN LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BE WISE RANCH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARSENIO CRUZ-SANTIAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRAD DORFMAN DBA KBD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AGRIMA FARM LABOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LITTLE PRINCE OF ORE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEX GEN FARM MANAGEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MCMILLAN LOGGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARIA ELENA GARIBALD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COUNTRYSIDE ACRES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HBF INTERNATIONAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BUTTERVILLE FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COMMERCIAL THINNING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Columbia Basin Nurse…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Columbia Basin Nursery LLC has 2 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.

Columbia Basin Nursery LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Columbia Basin Nursery LLC sits at penalty rank #1,960 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($350 assessed).

How Columbia Basin Nursery LLC Compares

Columbia Basin Nursery LLC'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 well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-09-26

Last Inspection

2014-06-17

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$175

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $175 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

$350

Current Penalty Amount

$350

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

Metric Columbia Basin Nursery LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $350 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $175 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Columbia Basin Nursery LLC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($350 here).

Western Harvesting $350 CA Naumes INC $350 OR Leo Sprauer $350 OR Zeigler Farms LLC $350 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Perdue Farms Incorporated 2 insp. Georgetown, DE Kern Vineyards, INC. 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC 2 insp. Hazlehurst, GA Four Star Fruit, INC. 2 insp. Delano, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Western Harvesting
Holtville, CA
2 inspections $350
Naumes INC
Talent, OR
4 inspections $350
Leo Sprauer
Mount Angel, OR
2 inspections $350
Jaguar Farm Labor Contracting, INC.
Napa, CA
2 inspections $350
Zeigler Farms LLC
Rickreall, OR
3 inspections $350

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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 Columbia Basin Nursery LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Columbia Basin Nursery LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 Columbia Basin Nursery LLC have? ▼
Columbia Basin Nursery LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $350.
How many OSHA inspections has Columbia Basin Nursery LLC had? ▼
Columbia Basin Nursery LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-26 and the most recent on 2014-06-17. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Columbia Basin Nursery LLC? ▼
Columbia Basin Nursery LLC has been assessed $350 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Columbia Basin Nursery LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Columbia Basin Nursery LLC 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 Columbia Basin Nursery LLC operate in? ▼
Columbia Basin Nursery LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111421). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Columbia Basin Nursery LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Columbia Basin Nursery LLC ranks #95,188 (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 Columbia Basin Nursery LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Columbia Basin Nursery LLC's total OSHA penalty of $350 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, Western Harvesting in Holtville, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $350 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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