Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Saranac, MI

Herbrucks Poultry Ranch

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Herbrucks Poultry Ranch ranks #4,759 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty80% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$52,580
OSHA penalties: 10
Violations cited: 8
OSHA inspections: #4,759
of 99,447 penalized employers

Herbrucks Poultry Ranch in Saranac, MI has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $52,580. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Herbrucks Poultry Ranch 8 times over 14 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,759 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 far above peers (5.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Crain Walnut Shelling INC. in Los Molinos, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $52,375 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection: 80.0%
of violations were serious: #4,759
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 72/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Herbrucks Poultry Ranch

$52,580
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting avg

$3,448

What this shows Herbrucks Poultry Ranch runs far above peers (15.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$52,580 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Herbrucks Poultry Ranch.

Herbrucks Poultry Ranch has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Herbrucks Poultry Ranch in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Herbrucks Poultry Ranch is the #58 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($52,580).

How Herbrucks Poultry Ranch Compares

Herbrucks Poultry Ranch's 1.25 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 far above peers (15.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-04-26

Last Inspection

2024-04-05

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,573

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 8 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $6,573 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Serious

80.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

10.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$105,400

Current Penalty Amount

$52,580

Penalty Reduction

50.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $52,820 from the initial assessment of $105,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric	Herbrucks Poultry Ranch	Industry Avg
Inspections	8	1.4
Violations	10	2.4
Total Penalty	$52,580	$3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,573	$2,537

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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Herbrucks Poultry Ranch, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($52,580 here).

Crain Walnut Shelling INC. $52,375 CA Duda Farm Fresh Food, INC. $52,800 CA Sun Valley Hay INC. $52,880 CA E&H Conveyors, INC. DBA KJ Mushroom Services, INC. $53,111 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Tanimura & Antle Fresh Foods, INC. 8 insp. Salinas, CA Forest Service 8 insp. Girdwood, AK Sandy Farms LLC 8 insp. Boring, OR Chilkat Enterprise 8 insp. Warm Springs, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

LR Forage Harvesting, LLC.

6 inspections $40,405

Crain Walnut Shelling INC.

Los Molinos, CA

10 inspections $52,375

Premium Packing

Salinas, CA

0 inspections $0

Duda Farm Fresh Food, INC.

Oxnard, CA

2 inspections $52,800

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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 Herbrucks Poultry Ranch safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Herbrucks Poultry Ranch's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 8 inspections, including 8 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 Herbrucks Poultry Ranch have? ▼

Herbrucks Poultry Ranch has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $52,580.

How many OSHA inspections has Herbrucks Poultry Ranch had? ▼

Herbrucks Poultry Ranch has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-26 and the most recent on 2024-04-05. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Herbrucks Poultry Ranch? ▼

Herbrucks Poultry Ranch has been assessed $52,580 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $105,400 (a 50.1% reduction).

Does Herbrucks Poultry Ranch have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Herbrucks Poultry Ranch has 8 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Herbrucks Poultry Ranch operate in? ▼

Herbrucks Poultry Ranch operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112310). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Herbrucks Poultry Ranch rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Herbrucks Poultry Ranch ranks #4,759 (the top 5% 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 Herbrucks Poultry Ranch's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Herbrucks Poultry Ranch's total OSHA penalty of $52,580 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (15.2x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crain Walnut Shelling INC. in Los Molinos, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $52,375 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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