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Wholesale Trade · Othello, WA

Harvest Fresh Produce INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Harvest Fresh Produce INC has a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$7,970
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#42,099
of 100,495 penalized employers

Harvest Fresh Produce INC in Othello, WA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,970. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Harvest Fresh Produce INC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 9 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 runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jay's Recycling in Sun Valley, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
58%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Harvest Fresh Produce INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Harvest Fresh Produce INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$7,970 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Harvest Fresh Produce INC

The federal enforcement record for Harvest Fresh Produce INC in Othello, WA includes 4 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (75.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $7,970 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $7,970 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,993. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-06-08 to 2013-11-26, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-06-08

Last Inspection

2013-11-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,993

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,993 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$7,970

Current Penalty Amount

$7,970

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Harvest Fresh Produce INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Harvest Fresh Produce INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 12 5.4
Total Penalty $7,970 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,993 $4,678
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harvest Fresh Produce INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Harvest Fresh Produce INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 4 inspections, including 9 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 Harvest Fresh Produce INC have? ▼
Harvest Fresh Produce INC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,970.
How many OSHA inspections has Harvest Fresh Produce INC had? ▼
Harvest Fresh Produce INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-08 and the most recent on 2013-11-26. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Harvest Fresh Produce INC? ▼
Harvest Fresh Produce INC has been assessed $7,970 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Harvest Fresh Produce INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Harvest Fresh Produce INC has 9 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 Harvest Fresh Produce INC operate in? ▼
Harvest Fresh Produce INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424480). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Harvest Fresh Produce INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Harvest Fresh Produce INC's total OSHA penalty of $7,970 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jay's Recycling in Sun Valley, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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