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Manufacturing · Lake Alfred, FL

Growers Fertilizer Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Growers Fertilizer Corporation ranks #8,404 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty80% serious
$35,243
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#8,404
of 99,447 penalized employers

Growers Fertilizer Corporation in Lake Alfred, FL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,243. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Growers Fertilizer Corporation 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 8.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,404 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, RACO Interiors in Waxahachie, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.3
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#8,404
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Growers Fertilizer Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Growers Fertilizer Corporation runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$35,243 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Growers Fertilizer Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.89.41622.629.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPASTA MONTANA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INTERNATIONAL CONVER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CALCASIEU REFINING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14NASHVILLE WIRE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HALL MANUFACTURING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28BEST MAID COOKIE COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HIGHLINE WARREN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16KEPHACO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28WERNER CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DAP GLOBAL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VALLEY CO-OP OIL MILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BUNGE NORTH AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SHURE MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WIELAND CHASE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RODEO PLASTIC BAG & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ROYAL CUSTOM DESIGNS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CORRUGATED SUPPLIES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FRANCES TODD INC. DB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25VORTEQ COIL FINISHER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LEMASTER GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15Growers Fertilizer C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25
Growers Fertilizer Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 25 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Growers Fertilizer Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Growers Fertilizer Corporation sits at penalty rank #4,222 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($35,243 assessed).

How Growers Fertilizer Corporation Compares

Growers Fertilizer Corporation's 8.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-06

Last Inspection

2012-04-12

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,748

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 8.3 violations per visit. That's $11,748 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$43,785

Current Penalty Amount

$35,243

Penalty Reduction

19.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,542 from the initial assessment of $43,785. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Growers Fertilizer Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Growers Fertilizer Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $35,243 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,748 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Growers Fertilizer Corporation, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,243 here).

Swift Pork Company $35,242 IL Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. $35,240 MO Greater Omaha Packing CO., INC. $35,250 NE Bell-Carter Foods LLC $35,250 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pasta Montana, LLC 3 insp. Great Falls, MT International Converter LLC 3 insp. Caldwell, OH Calcasieu Refining Company 3 insp. Lake Charles, LA Nashville Wire Products Manufacturing Company, LLC 3 insp. Lebanon, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Swift Pork Company
Beardstown, IL
19 inspections $35,242
Lowell Manufacturing Company INC.
Pacific, MO
4 inspections $35,240
RACO Interiors
Waxahachie, TX
0 inspections $0
Greater Omaha Packing CO., INC.
Omaha, NE
9 inspections $35,250
Bell-Carter Foods LLC
Corning, CA
3 inspections $35,250

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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 Growers Fertilizer Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Growers Fertilizer Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 3 inspections, including 20 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Growers Fertilizer Corporation have? ▼
Growers Fertilizer Corporation has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,243.
How many OSHA inspections has Growers Fertilizer Corporation had? ▼
Growers Fertilizer Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-06 and the most recent on 2012-04-12. This averages 8.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Growers Fertilizer Corporation? ▼
Growers Fertilizer Corporation has been assessed $35,243 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,785 (a 19.5% reduction).
Does Growers Fertilizer Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Growers Fertilizer Corporation has 20 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 Growers Fertilizer Corporation operate in? ▼
Growers Fertilizer Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325314). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Growers Fertilizer Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Growers Fertilizer Corporation ranks #8,404 (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 Growers Fertilizer Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Growers Fertilizer Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $35,243 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, RACO Interiors in Waxahachie, TX is a similar manufacturing 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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