Manufacturing · Reno, NV

High Quality Organics, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), High Quality Organics, INC. ranks #32,584 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 32 violations across 16 inspections.

Upper half by penalty19% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$10,918
OSHA penalties: 32
Violations cited: 16
OSHA inspections: #32,584
of 99,447 penalized employers

High Quality Organics, INC. in Reno, NV has been the subject of 16 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,918. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected High Quality Organics, INC. 16 times over 11 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,584 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Metal Works Corporation in Baton Rouge, LA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $10,919 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 18.8%
of violations were serious: #32,584
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 16 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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High Quality Organics,…

$10,918
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows High Quality Organics, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$10,918 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is High Quality Organics, INC..

High Quality Organics, INC. has 16 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

High Quality Organics, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: High Quality Organics, INC. is the #14,853 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($10,918).

How High Quality Organics, INC. Compares

High Quality Organics, INC.'s 2.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-02-05

Last Inspection

2023-10-24

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$682

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 16 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $682 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

18.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

81.3% 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

$33,888

Current Penalty Amount

$10,918

Penalty Reduction

67.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,970 from the initial assessment of $33,888. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How High Quality Organics, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	High Quality Organics, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	16	2.6
Violations	32	8.0
Total Penalty	$10,918	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$682	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for High Quality Organics, INC., both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,918 here).

Metal Works Corporation $10,919 LA Built-Rite BR, INC. $10,919 WI Esco Bucyrus INC. $10,917 OH Ohio Structures , INC. $10,916 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (16 inspections here).

Boeing Commercial Airplane 16 insp. Everett, WA The Electric Materials Company 16 insp. North East, PA Fincantieri Marine Group, LLC 16 insp. Marinette, WI John Deere Dubuque Works 16 insp. Dubuque, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Metal Works Corporation

Baton Rouge, LA

3 inspections $10,919

Built-Rite BR, INC.

Stanley, WI

2 inspections $10,919

Esco Bucyrus INC.

Bucyrus, OH

2 inspections $10,917

Ohio Structures , INC.

Berlin Center, OH

2 inspections $10,916

Centrifugal Castings, INC.

Temple, TX

5 inspections $10,920

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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 High Quality Organics, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, High Quality Organics, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 32 violations across 16 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does High Quality Organics, INC. have? ▼

High Quality Organics, INC. has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,918.

How many OSHA inspections has High Quality Organics, INC. had? ▼

High Quality Organics, INC. has had 16 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-05 and the most recent on 2023-10-24. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for High Quality Organics, INC.? ▼

High Quality Organics, INC. has been assessed $10,918 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,888 (a 67.8% reduction).

Does High Quality Organics, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. High Quality Organics, INC. has 6 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 High Quality Organics, INC. operate in? ▼

High Quality Organics, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does High Quality Organics, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, High Quality Organics, INC. ranks #32,584 (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 High Quality Organics, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

High Quality Organics, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,918 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 16 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Metal Works Corporation in Baton Rouge, LA is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,919 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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