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Flowerwood Nursery, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Flowerwood Nursery, INC. ranks #5,938 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$44,996
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#5,938
of 99,447 penalized employers

Flowerwood Nursery, INC. in Mobile, AL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $44,996. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 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 Flowerwood Nursery, INC. 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,938 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x 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, Composite Rigging Limited and Company in North Kingstown, RI is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $44,920 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#5,938
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 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 Flowerwood Nursery, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Flowerwood Nursery, INC. runs far above peers (15.5x 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

$44,996 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Flowerwood Nursery, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW MEXICANN NATURAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25MORRIS FURNITURE CO.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PAYLESS DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TM PIERCE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NATIONAL LUMBER COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7THE FAMILY CENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12FRED MEYER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NORTHWEST TIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PHYSICIAN HMO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RAYMOND BUILDING SUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LACTALIS HERITAGE DA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CERTIFIED AUTO PARTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HEB DISTRIBUTION CEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ARC THRIFT STORES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KARIM PETROLEUM LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Flowerwood Nursery, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Flowerwood Nursery, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Flowerwood Nursery, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Flowerwood Nursery, INC. ranks #142 at $44,996 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $44,996 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Flowerwood Nursery, INC. Compares

Flowerwood Nursery, INC.'s 2.33 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (15.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-09-11

Last Inspection

2023-04-07

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,999

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $14,999 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

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

$67,568

Current Penalty Amount

$44,996

Penalty Reduction

33.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$44,996

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,572 from the initial assessment of $67,568. 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
2

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Flowerwood Nursery, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Flowerwood Nursery, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 7 1.7
Total Penalty $44,996 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,999 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Flowerwood Nursery, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($44,996 here).

Mid-State Lumber CORP. of Pennsylvania $45,000 PA Composite Rigging Limited and Company $44,920 RI Texas Wildlife Supply, INC. $44,872 TX Jennings Implement CO. $44,688 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Mexicann Natural Medicine 3 insp. Santa Fe, NM Morris Furniture CO., INC. 3 insp. Fairborn, OH Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 3 insp. West Valley City, UT Payless Distribution Center 3 insp. Maite, GU

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mid-State Lumber CORP. of Pennsylvania
Kingston, PA
2 inspections $45,000
Shell - Bayonne
Bayonne, NJ
0 inspections $0
Composite Rigging Limited and Company
North Kingstown, RI
2 inspections $44,920
Texas Wildlife Supply, INC.
Brady, TX
2 inspections $44,872
New XO Market
Saipan, MP
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Flowerwood Nursery, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Flowerwood Nursery, INC. against Mid-State Lumber CORP. of Pennsylvania, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Flowerwood Nursery, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • Flowerwood Nursery, 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 Flowerwood Nursery, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Flowerwood Nursery, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Flowerwood Nursery, INC. have? ▼
Flowerwood Nursery, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $44,996.
How many OSHA inspections has Flowerwood Nursery, INC. had? ▼
Flowerwood Nursery, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-11 and the most recent on 2023-04-07. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Flowerwood Nursery, INC.? ▼
Flowerwood Nursery, INC. has been assessed $44,996 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $67,568 (a 33.4% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Flowerwood Nursery, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Flowerwood Nursery, INC. has 7 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 Flowerwood Nursery, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Flowerwood Nursery, 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 Flowerwood Nursery, INC. operate in? ▼
Flowerwood Nursery, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444220). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Flowerwood Nursery, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Flowerwood Nursery, 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 Flowerwood Nursery, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Flowerwood Nursery, INC. ranks #5,938 (the top 10% 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 Flowerwood Nursery, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Flowerwood Nursery, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $44,996 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (15.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Composite Rigging Limited and Company in North Kingstown, RI is a similar retail trade employer with $44,920 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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