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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Pigeon, MI

Farm Crest Foods

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Farm Crest Foods ranks #54,664 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,075
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#54,664
of 99,447 penalized employers

Farm Crest Foods in Pigeon, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,075. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Farm Crest Foods 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,664 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Wileman Brothers & Elliot INC. in Cutler, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,085 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#54,664
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How Farm Crest Foods compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Farm Crest Foods runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$5,075 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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 Farm Crest Foods.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARUTHERS RAISIN PAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CHIAWANA ORCHARDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10J P J FAMILY ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RUSSELL CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MOUNT ADAMS ORCHARDS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56 M RANCH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ADELSHEIM VINEYARD LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6US DEPARTMENT OF AGR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WESTERN PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ALILA FARM LABOR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KIZER & SON INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DON FUDGE CONTRACT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ALEJANDRA MARQUEZ DB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PARAGON PERSONNEL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1IFA NURSERIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WYSS LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NATIONAL FISH & OYST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DONALD VALPREDO FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Farm Crest Foods, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Farm Crest Foods has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Farm Crest Foods in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Farm Crest Foods ranks #915 at $5,075 current penalty.

How Farm Crest Foods Compares

Farm Crest Foods's 2.67 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-03-24

Last Inspection

2015-03-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,692

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $1,692 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

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

$10,150

Current Penalty Amount

$5,075

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,075 from the initial assessment of $10,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Farm Crest Foods compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Farm Crest Foods Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 8 2.4
Total Penalty $5,075 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,692 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Farm Crest Foods, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,075 here).

Wileman Brothers & Elliot INC. $5,085 CA Belk Farms LLC $5,060 CA Mainas Farms LLC $5,055 CA Dan Avila DBA Dan Avila & Sons $5,100 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Caruthers Raisin Packing CO., INC. 3 insp. Caruthers, CA Pilgrim's Pride Corporation 3 insp. Ellijay, GA Chiawana Orchards LLC 3 insp. Pasco, WA J P J Family Enterprises 3 insp. Quincy, WA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Spanier Harvesting, LLC
Groton, SD
0 inspections $0
Wileman Brothers & Elliot INC.
Cutler, CA
2 inspections $5,085
Stanley Farms
Vidalia, GA
0 inspections $0
Belk Farms LLC
Thermal, CA
3 inspections $5,060
Mainas Farms LLC
Holtville, CA
4 inspections $5,055

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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 Farm Crest Foods safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Farm Crest Foods's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Farm Crest Foods have? ▼
Farm Crest Foods has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,075.
How many OSHA inspections has Farm Crest Foods had? ▼
Farm Crest Foods has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-24 and the most recent on 2015-03-05. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Farm Crest Foods? ▼
Farm Crest Foods has been assessed $5,075 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,150 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Farm Crest Foods have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Farm Crest Foods has 8 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 Farm Crest Foods operate in? ▼
Farm Crest Foods operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112310). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Farm Crest Foods rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Farm Crest Foods ranks #54,664 (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 Farm Crest Foods's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Farm Crest Foods's total OSHA penalty of $5,075 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wileman Brothers & Elliot INC. in Cutler, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $5,085 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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