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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Cardwell, MO

GT Cotton Company LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), GT Cotton Company LLC ranks #28,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty64% serious
$12,500
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

GT Cotton Company LLC in Cardwell, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected GT Cotton Company LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Rancho Nuevo Harvesting Inc in Santa Maria, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#28,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How GT Cotton Company LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows GT Cotton Company LLC runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$12,500 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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 GT Cotton Company LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHILLANDALE FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JOE BROOKS LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PETROCCO FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KERN RIDGE GROWERS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CEJA-REYES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VALADAO DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CISNEROS AG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PAUL HARRIS FARMS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DANIEL AND SON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JAMES G GARCIA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KEITH PEASTER FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOERFLER FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MIKE JENSEN FARMS, LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROCK CREEK FARMS LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE PANELLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0F.A. MAGGIORI AND SONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PRIELIPP FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GREINER'S GREEN ACRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MENDOZA BROS HARVEST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ARTURO GODINEZ ANGUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GT Cotton Company LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
GT Cotton Company LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

GT Cotton Company LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, GT Cotton Company LLC sits at penalty rank #482 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($12,500 assessed).

How GT Cotton Company LLC Compares

GT Cotton Company LLC's 5.50 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 (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-10-04

Last Inspection

2017-03-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $6,250 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$31,216

Current Penalty Amount

$12,500

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,716 from the initial assessment of $31,216. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How GT Cotton Company LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric GT Cotton Company LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 11 2.4
Total Penalty $12,500 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,250 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for GT Cotton Company LLC, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,500 here).

Double Diamond Dairy $12,495 CA Sundance Orchards Farmex Land Management, INC. $12,525 CA Visalia Citrus Packing Group INC $12,460 CA Purpose Point Harvesting LLC $12,600 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hillandale Farms 2 insp. Hicksville, OH Joe Brooks Logging 2 insp. Carthage, MS Petrocco Farms, INC. 2 insp. Brighton, CO Kern Ridge Growers, INC. 2 insp. Lamont, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Double Diamond Dairy
El Nido, CA
2 inspections $12,495
Riggs Brothers Farm
Pollocksville, NC
0 inspections $0
Rancho Nuevo Harvesting Inc
Santa Maria, CA
0 inspections $0
Sundance Orchards Farmex Land Management, INC.
Sanger, CA
2 inspections $12,525
Honeymann Custom Harvesting
Indianola, NE
0 inspections $0

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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 GT Cotton Company LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, GT Cotton Company LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 GT Cotton Company LLC have? ▼
GT Cotton Company LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,500.
How many OSHA inspections has GT Cotton Company LLC had? ▼
GT Cotton Company LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-04 and the most recent on 2017-03-23. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for GT Cotton Company LLC? ▼
GT Cotton Company LLC has been assessed $12,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $31,216 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does GT Cotton Company LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. GT Cotton Company LLC 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.
What industry does GT Cotton Company LLC operate in? ▼
GT Cotton Company LLC 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 GT Cotton Company LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, GT Cotton Company LLC ranks #28,866 (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 GT Cotton Company LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
GT Cotton Company LLC's total OSHA penalty of $12,500 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rancho Nuevo Harvesting Inc in Santa Maria, CA 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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