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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Vernonia, OR

Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC ranks #43,046 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,600
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#43,046
of 99,447 penalized employers

Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC in Vernonia, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,046 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Twin Pond Farm in Farmingdale, NJ is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#43,046
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 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 Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$7,600 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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 Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROSE ACRE FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NORMAN'S NURSERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17MOON VALLEY NURSERY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4D & J LOGGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2VICTOR PRODUCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RONNY GRAHAM LANGDON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PHARMACANN INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DRIVEN GROW LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WARMERDAM PACKING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNITED STATES DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GROCO FAMILY FARMS P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ACE FARM LABOR CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9FARM CREST FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ANDRADE FARM LABOR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VIDALIA VALLEY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MAHARD EGG FARM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AGSER CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NORFOLK CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SANTA MARIA HARVESTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7VANDEN BERGE DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Don Fudge Contract C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC has 3 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.

Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC sits at penalty rank #723 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($7,600 assessed).

How Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC Compares

Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC'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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-04-27

Last Inspection

2011-06-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,533

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $2,533 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

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

$10,100

Current Penalty Amount

$7,600

Penalty Reduction

24.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,500 from the initial assessment of $10,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 9 2.4
Total Penalty $7,600 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,533 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,600 here).

Monte Vista Farming Company $7,600 CA Elkhorn Dairy, LLC $7,585 CA Lewis Logging $7,620 CA Alpha Foliage, INC. $7,629 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Rose Acre Farms 3 insp. Guthrie Center, IA Norman's Nursery, INC. 3 insp. Linden, CA Moon Valley Nursery 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV D & J Logging, INC. 3 insp. Raleigh, NC

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Monte Vista Farming Company
Denair, CA
2 inspections $7,600
Chill C Farms - Ager
Moultrie, GA
0 inspections $0
Gallops Farm
Ehrhardt, SC
0 inspections $0
Reyes Ag Mgt Inc
Madera, CA
0 inspections $0
Twin Pond Farm
Farmingdale, NJ
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 Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC have? ▼
Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC had? ▼
Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-27 and the most recent on 2011-06-23. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC? ▼
Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC has been assessed $7,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,100 (a 24.8% reduction).
Does Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC has 9 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 Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC operate in? ▼
Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 113310). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC ranks #43,046 (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 Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC's total OSHA penalty of $7,600 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Twin Pond Farm in Farmingdale, NJ 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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