Manufacturing · Raeford, NC

House of Raeford Farms, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), House of Raeford Farms, INC. ranks #789 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 92 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty73% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$161,600
OSHA penalties: 92
Violations cited: 10
OSHA inspections: #789
of 99,447 penalized employers

House of Raeford Farms, INC. in Raeford, NC has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 92 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $161,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected House of Raeford Farms, INC. 10 times over 3 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 92 violations, averaging 9.2 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #789 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 67 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 well above peers (3.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation in Milwaukee, WI is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $161,623 in current penalties.

9.2
violations per inspection: 72.8%
of violations were serious: #789
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 92 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (9.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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House of Raeford Farms…

$161,600
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows House of Raeford Farms, INC. runs far above peers (10.3x 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

$161,600 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 House of Raeford Farms, INC..

House of Raeford Farms, INC. has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 92 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.

House of Raeford Farms, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, House of Raeford Farms, INC. sits at penalty rank #429 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($161,600 assessed).

How House of Raeford Farms, INC. Compares

House of Raeford Farms, INC.'s 9.20 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 far above peers (10.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-03-31

Last Inspection

2013-04-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,160

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 10 inspections over 3 years, averaging 9.2 violations per visit. That's $16,160 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

72.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

27.2% 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

$215,600

Current Penalty Amount

$161,600

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $54,000 from the initial assessment of $215,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How House of Raeford Farms, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	House of Raeford Farms, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	10	2.6
Violations	92	8.0
Total Penalty	$161,600	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$16,160	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for House of Raeford Farms, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($161,600 here).

International Converter LLC $161,585 OH Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation $161,623 WI Burrows Paper Corporation $161,635 OH The Dyson Corporation $161,495 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

American Sugar Refining, INC. 10 insp. Arabi, LA Del Monte Foods INC. 10 insp. Hanford, CA Plastomer Corporation 10 insp. Livonia, MI Agru America, INC. 10 insp. Fernley, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

International Converter LLC

Caldwell, OH

3 inspections $161,585

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation

Milwaukee, WI

5 inspections $161,623

Burrows Paper Corporation

Franklin, OH

6 inspections $161,635

Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated

Clinton, NC

2 inspections $161,525

The Dyson Corporation

Painesville, OH

6 inspections $161,495

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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 House of Raeford Farms, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, House of Raeford Farms, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 92 violations across 10 inspections, including 67 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does House of Raeford Farms, INC. have? ▼

House of Raeford Farms, INC. has 92 OSHA violations on record, including 67 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $161,600.

How many OSHA inspections has House of Raeford Farms, INC. had? ▼

House of Raeford Farms, INC. has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-31 and the most recent on 2013-04-18. This averages 9.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for House of Raeford Farms, INC.? ▼

House of Raeford Farms, INC. has been assessed $161,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $215,600 (a 25.0% reduction).

Does House of Raeford Farms, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. House of Raeford Farms, INC. has 67 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 House of Raeford Farms, INC. operate in? ▼

House of Raeford Farms, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311615). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does House of Raeford Farms, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, House of Raeford Farms, INC. ranks #789 (the top 1% 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 House of Raeford Farms, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

House of Raeford Farms, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $161,600 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (10.3x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation in Milwaukee, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $161,623 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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