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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Caribou, ME

Emerald Valley Ranches

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Emerald Valley Ranches ranks #45,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$7,032
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#45,177
of 99,447 penalized employers

Emerald Valley Ranches in Caribou, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,032. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 317 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Emerald Valley Ranches 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,177 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $3,030 in back wages owed to 93 affected workers. For comparison, Clark Harvesting in Kiowa, KS is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#45,177
of 99,447 penalized employers
$3,030
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 3 WHD cases ($1K 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 Emerald Valley Ranches compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Emerald Valley Ranches runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$7,032 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Emerald Valley Ranches.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWONDERFUL CITRUS PAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KONO FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SUCCESS VALLEY FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BYERS ORCHARDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ROTAN GIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PICOLLO FAMILY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26PARSONS FARM II INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MARSH HOMESTEAD INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NEIL WATANABE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PITMAN FAMILY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GOLDEN R, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HEGINS VALLEY FARM O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CAPAY FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DOUBLE S LOG INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HOWARD L CALCAGNO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ASSOCIATED FRUIT CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DANIEL MARTINEZ PATR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0JAKOV DULCICH AND SO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DAYBREAK FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14JOHNSTON FARMS FAMIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Emerald Valley Ranches, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Emerald Valley Ranches has 3 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.

Emerald Valley Ranches in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Emerald Valley Ranches sits at penalty rank #753 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($7,032 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Emerald Valley Ranches at rank #2,077 of 2,875 employers ($3,030 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $7,032 OSHA penalties plus $3,030 WHD back wages (30.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Emerald Valley Ranches Compares

Emerald Valley Ranches's 0.67 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-07-31

Last Inspection

2024-07-02

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,344

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $2,344 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$10,046

Current Penalty Amount

$7,032

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$10,062

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,014 from the initial assessment of $10,046. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
3
Back Wages Owed
$3,030
Employees Affected
93
WHD Violations
317
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$33
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,010

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Emerald Valley Ranches owed $3,030 in back wages to 93 employees across 3 cases and 317 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Emerald Valley Ranches compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Emerald Valley Ranches Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $7,032 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,344 $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 Emerald Valley Ranches, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,032 here).

Esparza Enterprises INC $7,030 CA Mohinder S. Thiara $7,050 CA Monrovia Nursery Company INC $7,050 OR Western Tree Nursery, INC $7,060 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wonderful Citrus Packing, LLC 3 insp. Delano, CA Kono Farms 3 insp. Thermal, CA Success Valley Farms LLC 3 insp. Santa Maria, CA Byers Orchards LLC 3 insp. The Dalles, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Siembra Finca Ciclon, LLC & FVE, LLC
Vega Baja, PR
0 inspections $0
Clark Harvesting
Kiowa, KS
0 inspections $0
Frings Ranch, LP
Tulare, CA
3 inspections $10,055
Austin Tree Farm
Austin, TX
0 inspections $0
Windy Hill Berries
Bloomdale, OH
0 inspections $0

Compare Emerald Valley Ranches vs Siembra Finca Ciclon, LLC & FVE, LLC side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Emerald Valley Ranches's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Emerald Valley Ranches against Siembra Finca Ciclon, LLC & FVE, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Emerald Valley Ranches's inspection and penalty record is typical for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector
  • Emerald Valley Ranches also carries $3,030 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 Emerald Valley Ranches safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Emerald Valley Ranches's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 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 Emerald Valley Ranches have? ▼
Emerald Valley Ranches has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,032.
How many OSHA inspections has Emerald Valley Ranches had? ▼
Emerald Valley Ranches has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-31 and the most recent on 2024-07-02. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Emerald Valley Ranches? ▼
Emerald Valley Ranches has been assessed $7,032 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,046 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $3,030 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Emerald Valley Ranches have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Emerald Valley Ranches 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.
Has Emerald Valley Ranches been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 3 enforcement cases against Emerald Valley Ranches, resulting in $3,030 in back wages owed to 93 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Emerald Valley Ranches operate in? ▼
Emerald Valley Ranches operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111219). 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 Emerald Valley Ranches owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Emerald Valley Ranches 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 $3,030 in back wages owed by this employer across 3 cases.
Where does Emerald Valley Ranches rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Emerald Valley Ranches ranks #45,177 (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 Emerald Valley Ranches's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Emerald Valley Ranches's total OSHA penalty of $7,032 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Clark Harvesting in Kiowa, KS 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.