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Connell Grain Growers

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Connell Grain Growers ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,800
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Connell Grain Growers in Connell, WA 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: $1,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Connell Grain Growers 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 #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Huerta Family Farms INC. in Reedley, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,800 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#78,503
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 Connell Grain Growers compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Connell Grain Growers runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,800 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Connell Grain Growers.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUNNYGEM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORMAN'S NURSERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15OVIDIO GARZA GARZA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JESUS H TORRES FLC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HERBRUCK'S POULTRY R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOSE ESCAMILLA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STELLAR DISTRIBUTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MICHAEL SLAVEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC TREES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ISLIP TN SHELLFISH C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NETTO AG INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE DIAMOND K A LIMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SIERRA GOLD NURSERIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0C & C LOGGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GRIMMWAY ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DELTA PACKING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PENNY NEWMAN GRAIN C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALL VALLEY PACKING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HIGHLAND OYSTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SALGADO PRODUCE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Connell Grain Growers, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Connell Grain Growers 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.

Connell Grain Growers in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Connell Grain Growers sits at penalty rank #1,348 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($1,800 assessed).

How Connell Grain Growers Compares

Connell Grain Growers'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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-23

Last Inspection

2010-02-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $900 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

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

$1,800

Current Penalty Amount

$1,800

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 Connell Grain Growers compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Connell Grain Growers Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 6 2.4
Total Penalty $1,800 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $900 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Connell Grain Growers, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,800 here).

Bayview Vineyards Corporation $1,800 CA Huerta Family Farms INC. $1,800 CA Rqmi, LLC DBA Oceana Gardens $1,800 MI Forest Management Associates, INC $1,800 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sunnygem, LLC 2 insp. Wasco, CA Norman's Nursery, INC. 2 insp. San Gabriel, CA Ovidio Garza Garza 2 insp. Arvin, CA Jesus H Torres FLC INC 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Maple View Farms LLC
Sequim, WA
2 inspections $1,800
Massey Planting
Coahoma, MS
0 inspections $0
Pacific Produce INC
Othello, WA
2 inspections $1,800
Bayview Vineyards Corporation
Napa, CA
2 inspections $1,800
Huerta Family Farms INC.
Reedley, CA
2 inspections $1,800

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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 Connell Grain Growers safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Connell Grain Growers's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Connell Grain Growers have? ▼
Connell Grain Growers has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Connell Grain Growers had? ▼
Connell Grain Growers has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-23 and the most recent on 2010-02-23. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Connell Grain Growers? ▼
Connell Grain Growers has been assessed $1,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Connell Grain Growers have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Connell Grain Growers has 6 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 Connell Grain Growers operate in? ▼
Connell Grain Growers operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111140). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Connell Grain Growers rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Connell Grain Growers ranks #78,503 (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 Connell Grain Growers's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Connell Grain Growers's total OSHA penalty of $1,800 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, Huerta Family Farms INC. in Reedley, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $1,800 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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