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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Garysburg, NC

Gaston Cooperative, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gaston Cooperative, INC. ranks #34,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$10,100
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#34,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gaston Cooperative, INC. in Garysburg, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gaston Cooperative, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Anyelas Vineyards, LLC in Skaneateles, NY is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#34,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gaston Cooperative, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Gaston Cooperative, INC. runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$10,100 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Gaston Cooperative, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSABOR FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIKE JACKSON FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FIELDALE FARMS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WILLIAM BOWERMAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALL AG INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BRODIE MCCLAIN AND A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ANDERSEN BRIAN LARRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GOYENETCHE DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRITO RANCH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TIEDEMANN NURSERIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VALENCIA FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PENA AG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CREEKSIDE NURSERY, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U. S. FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ZACHARIAS LOGGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JAMES BUMGARDNER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ASSOCIATED FRUIT COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COTTON GROWERS COOPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Gaston Cooperative, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Gaston Cooperative, INC. has 2 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.

Gaston Cooperative, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Gaston Cooperative, INC. sits at penalty rank #573 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($10,100 assessed).

How Gaston Cooperative, INC. Compares

Gaston Cooperative, INC.'s 3.00 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 well above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-07

Last Inspection

2014-01-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $5,050 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$10,100

Current Penalty Amount

$10,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Gaston Cooperative, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 6 2.4
Total Penalty $10,100 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,050 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gaston Cooperative, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,100 here).

DV Custom Farming, LLC $10,100 CA A-Bar Ag Enterprises $10,080 CA Pacific Harvest INC. $10,120 CA Providence Dairy, INC. $10,121 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sabor Farms, LLC 2 insp. Soledad, CA Mike Jackson Farms INC 2 insp. Kingsburg, CA Pilgrim's Pride Corporation 2 insp. Fort Payne, AL Fieldale Farms Corporation 2 insp. Eastanollee, GA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

DV Custom Farming, LLC
Bakersfield, CA
4 inspections $10,100
Anyelas Vineyards, LLC
Skaneateles, NY
0 inspections $0
Arreguin Trucking
Kennett, MO
0 inspections $0
A-Bar Ag Enterprises
Firebaugh, CA
6 inspections $10,080
Pacific Harvest INC.
Guadalupe, CA
2 inspections $10,120

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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 Gaston Cooperative, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gaston Cooperative, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Gaston Cooperative, INC. have? ▼
Gaston Cooperative, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Gaston Cooperative, INC. had? ▼
Gaston Cooperative, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-07 and the most recent on 2014-01-17. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gaston Cooperative, INC.? ▼
Gaston Cooperative, INC. has been assessed $10,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Gaston Cooperative, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gaston Cooperative, INC. has 5 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 Gaston Cooperative, INC. operate in? ▼
Gaston Cooperative, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115111). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gaston Cooperative, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gaston Cooperative, INC. ranks #34,591 (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 Gaston Cooperative, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gaston Cooperative, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,100 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Anyelas Vineyards, LLC in Skaneateles, NY 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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