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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Bozrah, CT

Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC ranks #9,750 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$31,801
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#9,750
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC in Bozrah, CT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,801. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,750 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bobby Nelson Farms (AGER) in Live Oak, FL is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#9,750
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC runs far above peers (9.2x 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

$31,801 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVICTOR PRODUCE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4KCK FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BEAR CREEK ORCHARDS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CHERRY VALLEY LOGGIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AUVIL FRUIT COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9K&D SAWMILL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ALTA QUALITY FARM SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BIG VALLEY LABOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VLOT BROTHERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ELKHORN PACKING CO. …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WALTERS GARDENS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3RATTO BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GIUMARRA VINEYARDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BOSMA MILK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BLACK GOLD FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0JAVIER CRUZ FAUSTO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FOREST SERVICE, SWEE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JAMES T LESTER & LIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1THE GARLIC COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HALL MANAGEMENT, CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Hillandale Farms Con…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC is the #145 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($31,801).

How Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC Compares

Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC's 1.67 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 (9.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-02-03

Last Inspection

2026-03-25

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $10,600 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$56,974

Current Penalty Amount

$31,801

Penalty Reduction

44.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,173 from the initial assessment of $56,974. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $31,801 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,600 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,801 here).

Rakhra Mushroom Farm Corporation $31,928 CO D'arrigo Bros CO. of California $31,950 CA Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC $31,500 CA The Garlic Storage Company, LLC $32,150 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Victor Produce INC. 3 insp. Livingston, CA KCK Farms LLC 3 insp. Dayton, OR Bear Creek Orchards INC 3 insp. Central Point, OR Cherry Valley Logging Company 3 insp. Snoqualmie, WA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bobby Nelson Farms (AGER)
Live Oak, FL
0 inspections $0
Whites Farm
Durant, FL
0 inspections $0
Alvaro Vargas Harvesting H-2ALC (LCA #402504)
Arcadia, FL
0 inspections $0
Rakhra Mushroom Farm Corporation
Alamosa, CO
2 inspections $31,928
Ballesteros Packing Inc
Soledad, CA
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 Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC have? ▼
Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,801.
How many OSHA inspections has Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC had? ▼
Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-02-03 and the most recent on 2026-03-25. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC? ▼
Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC has been assessed $31,801 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $56,974 (a 44.2% reduction).
Does Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC has 5 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 Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC operate in? ▼
Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC 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 Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC ranks #9,750 (the top 10% 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 Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $31,801 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (9.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bobby Nelson Farms (AGER) in Live Oak, FL 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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