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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Northfield, MN

Holden Farms INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Holden Farms INC ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$700
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Holden Farms INC in Northfield, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Holden Farms INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,281 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, Victor Ramon Serna FLC DBA:S Harvest in Blythe, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $700 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Holden Farms INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Holden Farms INC runs well below peers (0.20x 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

$700 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 Holden Farms INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOHN HUDSON FARMS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOOTHILL PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GOTTSCH EMPLOYERS GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VILLA PARK ORCHARDS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MAPLE LEAF DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RUIZ FARM LABOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PACIFIC COAST CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FUKUTOMI FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JAGUAR FARM LABOR CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUNSET PRODUCE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROBERT HOWELL LOGGIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TOWER TIMBER SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AG FORCE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BRUCE L SIMONSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BLACK GOLD FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GREAT LAKES SIRE SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NICK MENDOZA FARMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JAINDL TURKEY SALES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAUL VEGA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Holden Farms INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Holden Farms INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Holden Farms INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Holden Farms INC ranks #1,739 at $700 current penalty.

How Holden Farms INC Compares

Holden Farms INC's 0.50 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 well below peers (0.20x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-27

Last Inspection

2013-02-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $350 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$1,000

Current Penalty Amount

$700

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $300 from the initial assessment of $1,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Holden Farms INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 1 2.4
Total Penalty $700 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $350 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Holden Farms INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($700 here).

Tony Meirinho & Sons Dairy, L.P. $700 CA Todd Cleveland Logging $700 ID Adam Brothers Farming, INC. $700 CA Happy Boy Farms $700 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

John Hudson Farms, INC. 2 insp. Newton Grove, NC Foothill Packing, INC. 2 insp. Chualar, CA Cal-Maine Foods, INC. 2 insp. Shady Dale, GA Gottsch Employers Group, LLC 2 insp. Red Cloud, NE

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tony Meirinho & Sons Dairy, L.P.
Modesto, CA
2 inspections $700
Todd Cleveland Logging
Deary, ID
3 inspections $700
Adam Brothers Farming, INC.
Santa Maria, CA
3 inspections $700
Happy Boy Farms
Gilroy, CA
2 inspections $700
Victor Ramon Serna FLC DBA:S Harvest
Blythe, CA
2 inspections $700

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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 Holden Farms INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Holden Farms INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Holden Farms INC have? ▼
Holden Farms INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $700.
How many OSHA inspections has Holden Farms INC had? ▼
Holden Farms INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-27 and the most recent on 2013-02-27. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Holden Farms INC? ▼
Holden Farms INC has been assessed $700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,000 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Holden Farms INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Holden Farms 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 Holden Farms INC operate in? ▼
Holden Farms INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112210). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Holden Farms INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Holden Farms INC ranks #90,281 (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 Holden Farms INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Holden Farms INC's total OSHA penalty of $700 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, Victor Ramon Serna FLC DBA:S Harvest in Blythe, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $700 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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