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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Hudsonville, MI

Garden Solutions

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Garden Solutions ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,400
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Garden Solutions in Hudsonville, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Garden Solutions 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Geep LLC in Mount Pleasant Mills, PA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,400 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Garden Solutions compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Garden Solutions runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,400 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Garden Solutions.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRI-COUNTY GIN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ROSE 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: 7WARMERDAM PACKING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNITED STATES DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6IVAN BARSUKOFF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GROCO FAMILY FARMS P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CHAPIN ORCHARDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ACE FARM LABOR CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MILLICOMA LOGGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LEWIS FARM INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MICHAEL J BRUER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PREMIER AG INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ANDRADE FARM LABOR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VIDALIA VALLEY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Garden Solutions, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Garden Solutions has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Garden Solutions in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Garden Solutions ranks #1,244 at $2,400 current penalty.

How Garden Solutions Compares

Garden Solutions's 2.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-11-14

Last Inspection

2020-11-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $800 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$3,900

Current Penalty Amount

$2,400

Penalty Reduction

38.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $3,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Garden Solutions Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 6 2.4
Total Penalty $2,400 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $800 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Garden Solutions, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,400 here).

Ramirez Reforestation INC $2,400 WA Geep LLC $2,400 PA Kyle Mathison Orchards INC $2,400 WA Victor Produce INC. $2,400 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Tri-County Gin 3 insp. Chattanooga, OK Rose Acre Farms 3 insp. Guthrie Center, IA Norman's Nursery, INC. 3 insp. Linden, CA Moon Valley Nursery 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ramirez Reforestation INC
Yakima, WA
3 inspections $2,400
Geep LLC
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
2 inspections $2,400
Kyle Mathison Orchards INC
Wenatchee, WA
2 inspections $2,400
Victor Produce INC.
Livingston, CA
3 inspections $2,400
Nutbush Gin
Brownsville, TN
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Garden Solutions's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Garden Solutions safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Garden Solutions's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Garden Solutions have? ▼
Garden Solutions has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Garden Solutions had? ▼
Garden Solutions has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-11-14 and the most recent on 2020-11-17. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Garden Solutions? ▼
Garden Solutions has been assessed $2,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,900 (a 38.5% reduction).
Does Garden Solutions have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Garden Solutions has 4 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 Garden Solutions operate in? ▼
Garden Solutions operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111422). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Garden Solutions rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Garden Solutions ranks #73,377 (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 Garden Solutions's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Garden Solutions's total OSHA penalty of $2,400 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Geep LLC in Mount Pleasant Mills, PA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $2,400 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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