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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Myakka City, FL

Dakin Dairy Farms INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dakin Dairy Farms INC. ranks #63,742 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$3,625
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#63,742
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dakin Dairy Farms INC. in Myakka City, FL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,625. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dakin Dairy Farms INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #63,742 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Glass Farms in Pembroke, KY is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#63,742
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 59/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 Dakin Dairy Farms INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Dakin Dairy Farms INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$3,625 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% 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 Dakin Dairy Farms INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTROYER GROWERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MILKY WAY DAIRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3T.M. DUCHÉ NUT CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHERN VALLEY FRUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CRESCO LABS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CARDILE BROTHERS MUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COX VINEYARDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DESPERADO DAIRY FARM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FRANCO LABOR CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMES F SIRI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CATALINOS BERRY FARM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JC OFF SHOOTS & DATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FISHER FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BRADY GIRT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WES FEEDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PERFORMANCE CATTLE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JR CUSTOM HARVESTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CASEY HULL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VALLEY HARVESTING LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Dakin Dairy Farms INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Dakin Dairy Farms INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Dakin Dairy Farms INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Dakin Dairy Farms INC. is the #1,070 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($3,625).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,625 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Dakin Dairy Farms INC. Compares

Dakin Dairy Farms INC.'s 4.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-30

Last Inspection

2013-08-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,813

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $1,813 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$9,920

Current Penalty Amount

$3,625

Penalty Reduction

63.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$3,625

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,295 from the initial assessment of $9,920. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
28

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Dakin Dairy Farms INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 9 2.4
Total Penalty $3,625 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,813 $2,537
View all 5,988 employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting →

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dakin Dairy Farms INC., both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,625 here).

J-M Farms, INC. $3,634 OK John C. Leo & Son, LLC $3,644 PA 317729345 - Hopkes Logging CO $3,600 OR Nextcrop, INC $3,600 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Troyer Growers, INC. 2 insp. Waterford, PA Milky Way Dairy, LLC 2 insp. Maricopa, AZ T.M. Duché Nut CO., INC. 2 insp. Orland, CA Southern Valley Fruit & Vegetable, INC. 2 insp. Norman Park, GA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Primavera Ag Services
Reedley, CA
0 inspections $0
L&M Farms of South Florida - AGER
Labelle, FL
0 inspections $0
Crescent Orchards
Orwell, VT
0 inspections $0
AC Farm AG, Inc.
Stockton, CA
0 inspections $0
Glass Farms
Pembroke, KY
0 inspections $0

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  • Dakin Dairy Farms INC. also carries $0 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 Dakin Dairy Farms INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dakin Dairy Farms INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Dakin Dairy Farms INC. have? ▼
Dakin Dairy Farms INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,625.
How many OSHA inspections has Dakin Dairy Farms INC. had? ▼
Dakin Dairy Farms INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-30 and the most recent on 2013-08-27. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dakin Dairy Farms INC.? ▼
Dakin Dairy Farms INC. has been assessed $3,625 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,920 (a 63.5% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Dakin Dairy Farms INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dakin Dairy Farms INC. 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.
Has Dakin Dairy Farms INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Dakin Dairy Farms INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Dakin Dairy Farms INC. operate in? ▼
Dakin Dairy Farms INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112120). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Dakin Dairy Farms INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Dakin Dairy Farms INC. 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Dakin Dairy Farms INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dakin Dairy Farms INC. ranks #63,742 (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 Dakin Dairy Farms INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dakin Dairy Farms INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,625 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Glass Farms in Pembroke, KY is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $0 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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