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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Websterville, VT

Highland Sugarworks, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Highland Sugarworks, INC. ranks #73,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$2,300
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Highland Sugarworks, INC. in Websterville, VT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Highland Sugarworks, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Pacific Rim Forestry in Rockport, WA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,300 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#73,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 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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How Highland Sugarworks, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Highland Sugarworks, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,300 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Highland Sugarworks, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMILKY WAY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CAMPO ALEGRE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1T & K FEEDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FABENS PRODUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOLE FRESH VEGETABLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JOHN FOSTER BZ BEE P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JOHN WILLIAM DYKSTRA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ACOSTA GROWERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GERALD L BISHOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15LOS ARBOLES HARVESTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OBENDORF HOP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STEPHEN AITCHISON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3POLTER BERRY FARM, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SALINAS FARM LABOR C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1K HOLLOW LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOMCAT LOGGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PASSION FRUIT FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1USDA, ANIMAL PLANT H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LAROWE FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MONMOUTH CO. PARKS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Highland Sugarworks,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Highland Sugarworks, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Highland Sugarworks, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Highland Sugarworks, INC. is the #1,265 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($2,300).

How Highland Sugarworks, INC. Compares

Highland Sugarworks, INC.'s 2.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-01-29

Last Inspection

2019-01-16

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,150 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$3,827

Current Penalty Amount

$2,300

Penalty Reduction

39.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,527 from the initial assessment of $3,827. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Highland Sugarworks, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Highland Sugarworks, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $2,300 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,150 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Highland Sugarworks, INC., both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,300 here).

Van Norman Logging INC $2,300 OR Pacific Rim Forestry $2,300 WA Tri Cotton Gin of North Mississippi, LLC $2,302 MS Kent's Bromeliad Nursery, INC. $2,305 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Milky Way Farms 2 insp. Brawley, CA Campo Alegre LLC 2 insp. Sabana Hoyos, PR T & K Feeds, INC. 2 insp. Stanfield, AZ Fabens Production INC. 2 insp. Fabens, TX

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Van Norman Logging INC
Glendale, OR
2 inspections $2,300
Pacific Rim Forestry
Rockport, WA
2 inspections $2,300
Tri Cotton Gin of North Mississippi, LLC
Batesville, MS
2 inspections $2,302
Gilberto Gonzalez Perez
San Sebastian, PR
0 inspections $0
Vermont Natural Ag Products
Middlebury, VT
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 Highland Sugarworks, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Highland Sugarworks, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Highland Sugarworks, INC. have? ▼
Highland Sugarworks, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Highland Sugarworks, INC. had? ▼
Highland Sugarworks, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-29 and the most recent on 2019-01-16. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Highland Sugarworks, INC.? ▼
Highland Sugarworks, INC. has been assessed $2,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,827 (a 39.9% reduction).
Does Highland Sugarworks, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Highland Sugarworks, INC. has 1 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 Highland Sugarworks, INC. operate in? ▼
Highland Sugarworks, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111998). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Highland Sugarworks, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Highland Sugarworks, INC. ranks #73,937 (the lower 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 Highland Sugarworks, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Highland Sugarworks, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,300 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pacific Rim Forestry in Rockport, WA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $2,300 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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