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Wholesale Trade · Farmington, MI

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fresh Thyme Farmers Market ranks #43,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,500
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#43,530
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market in Farmington, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fresh Thyme Farmers Market 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Watertown Coop Elevator in Watertown, SD is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,500 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#43,530
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fresh Thyme Farmers Market compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fresh Thyme Farmers Market sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$7,500 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Fresh Thyme Farmers Market.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRL HOLDINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JAM MAINTENANCE CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOSKOVICH FARMS , IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23MAJESTIC STEEL USA I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEE'S CANDIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RUDY'S COMMERCIAL RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FERRELLGAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JUNK CARS OF LITHONI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MARATHON TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16US FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAYO FERTILIZER, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RHG, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HASSELL & HUGHES LUM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TRINIDAD BENHAM CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PRAIRIE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TYGBJY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SGL MATERIALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RE-NEW RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HINKLEY LIGHTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Fresh Thyme Farmers …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is the #2,091 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($7,500).

How Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Compares

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-02-21

Last Inspection

2017-02-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,750 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$7,500

Current Penalty Amount

$7,500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Fresh Thyme Farmers Market compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $7,500 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,750 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,500 here).

SKY Recycling, LLC $7,500 NC American Stone Sales INC. $7,500 UT Watertown Coop Elevator $7,500 SD Accurate Converter Recycling, LLC $7,500 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

BRL Holdings, INC. 2 insp. Bessemer, AL Jam Maintenance Construction Company, LLC 2 insp. Woodbridge, NJ Boskovich Farms , Incorporated 2 insp. Oxnard, CA Majestic Steel USA INC. 2 insp. Pittsburg, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

SKY Recycling, LLC
Charlotte, NC
4 inspections $7,500
American Stone Sales INC.
Sunset, UT
3 inspections $7,500
BFG Supply Company
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $7,500
Watertown Coop Elevator
Watertown, SD
2 inspections $7,500
Family Farm & Home Store #1
Coldwater, MI
2 inspections $7,500

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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 Fresh Thyme Farmers Market safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Fresh Thyme Farmers Market have? ▼
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Fresh Thyme Farmers Market had? ▼
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-21 and the most recent on 2017-02-21. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fresh Thyme Farmers Market? ▼
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market has been assessed $7,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Fresh Thyme Farmers Market have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fresh Thyme Farmers Market has 3 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 Fresh Thyme Farmers Market operate in? ▼
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424410). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fresh Thyme Farmers Market rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market ranks #43,530 (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 Fresh Thyme Farmers Market's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market's total OSHA penalty of $7,500 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Watertown Coop Elevator in Watertown, SD is a similar wholesale trade employer with $7,500 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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