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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Dalhart, TX

Deer Creek Feeding LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Deer Creek Feeding LLC ranks #36,433 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,547
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,433
of 99,447 penalized employers

Deer Creek Feeding LLC in Dalhart, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,547. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Deer Creek Feeding LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,433 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Giorgi Mushroom Company, Inc. in Reading, PA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#36,433
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Deer Creek Feeding LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Deer Creek Feeding LLC runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$9,547 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Deer Creek Feeding LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.62.857.29.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSHELTON BRIGHT LEAF,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JSMM FARMS PARTNERSHIP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BUTTONWILLOW GINNING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VERA'S NURSERY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUBLETTE FEEDERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DIMARE FRESH INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RAM LUMBER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TRAINA DRIED FRUIT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VILLA ROSE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ESQUIVIAS FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRAPEMAN FARMS, LP D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OSR ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALL READY FARM LABOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALEJANDRA MARQUEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DEXTER DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FAITH FARMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAM ANDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAROA FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FLORAL NATIVE NURSER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HO SAI GAI FARMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Deer Creek Feeding LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Deer Creek Feeding LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Deer Creek Feeding LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Deer Creek Feeding LLC sits at penalty rank #600 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($9,547 assessed).

How Deer Creek Feeding LLC Compares

Deer Creek Feeding LLC's 0.50 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 runs well above peers (2.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-03-15

Last Inspection

2020-01-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,774

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $4,774 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$11,934

Current Penalty Amount

$9,547

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,387 from the initial assessment of $11,934. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Deer Creek Feeding LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Deer Creek Feeding LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 1 2.4
Total Penalty $9,547 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,774 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Deer Creek Feeding LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,547 here).

American Botanicals $9,544 MO Ramona Dairy LLC $9,540 CA Jack Verbree JR. Dairies, LLC $9,500 ID Bortnick Dairy, LLC $9,500 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Shelton Bright Leaf, INC. 2 insp. DRY Fork, VA JSMM Farms Partnership 2 insp. Albion, NE Buttonwillow Ginning Company 2 insp. Buttonwillow, CA Vera's Nursery INC 2 insp. Miami, FL

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

American Botanicals
Eolia, MO
2 inspections $9,544
Reenders Blueberry Farm
West Olive, MI
0 inspections $0
Ramona Dairy LLC
San Jacinto, CA
4 inspections $9,540
Giorgi Mushroom Company, Inc.
Reading, PA
0 inspections $0
Beechwood Orchards
Biglerville, PA
0 inspections $0

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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 Deer Creek Feeding LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Deer Creek Feeding LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Deer Creek Feeding LLC have? ▼
Deer Creek Feeding LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,547.
How many OSHA inspections has Deer Creek Feeding LLC had? ▼
Deer Creek Feeding LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-03-15 and the most recent on 2020-01-08. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Deer Creek Feeding LLC? ▼
Deer Creek Feeding LLC has been assessed $9,547 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,934 (a 20.0% reduction).
Does Deer Creek Feeding LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Deer Creek Feeding LLC has 1 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 Deer Creek Feeding LLC operate in? ▼
Deer Creek Feeding LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115210). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Deer Creek Feeding LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Deer Creek Feeding LLC ranks #36,433 (the upper 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 Deer Creek Feeding LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Deer Creek Feeding LLC's total OSHA penalty of $9,547 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Giorgi Mushroom Company, Inc. in Reading, PA 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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