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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Benson, NC

J. Roland Wood Farms, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. ranks #79,607 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,680
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,607
of 99,447 penalized employers

J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. in Benson, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,680. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,607 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Devereux W. Rawlings in Woodlawn, TN is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#79,607
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,680 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 J. Roland Wood Farms, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWONDERFUL ORCHARDS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MORRIS COUNTY PARK C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HILLTOP RANCH INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WEST COAST PACKING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRANK KONYN DAIRY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MOIZZA BATOOL GORSI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TUDOR RANCH INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AZCONA HARVESTING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STEVE BECKLEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DYNES FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC NURSERY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WABASH VALLEY PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PROGRESSIVE AG COOPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ANGELICA MONIQUE RAM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MIGUEL H OLIVARES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WAWONA PACKING CO. LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SEMINIS VEGETABLE SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COOL SPRINGS NURSERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HYER FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0E&H CONVEYORS, INC. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4J. Roland Wood Farms…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,393 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($1,680 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,680 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. Compares

J. Roland Wood Farms, INC.'s 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-05-30

Last Inspection

2013-06-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$840

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $840 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$2,400

Current Penalty Amount

$1,680

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,680

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $720 from the initial assessment of $2,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
3

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 3 2.4
Total Penalty $1,680 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $840 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for J. Roland Wood Farms, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,680 here).

Jordan Poultry $1,680 MS R&R Contracting, INC. $1,680 ID 3 Machados Dairy INC. $1,685 CA Stellar Distributing INC. $1,685 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wonderful Orchards, LLC 2 insp. Lost Hills, CA Morris County Park Commission 2 insp. Randolph, NJ Hilltop Ranch INC 2 insp. Ballico, CA West Coast Packing INC 2 insp. Santa Maria, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jordan Poultry
Summit, MS
2 inspections $1,680
R&R Contracting, INC.
Hayden, ID
2 inspections $1,680
Dahlia G. Guerrero (FLC)
Vidalia, GA
0 inspections $0
Devereux W. Rawlings
Woodlawn, TN
0 inspections $0
Ludivina Martinez
Avon Park, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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  • J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, J. Roland Wood Farms, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. 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 J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. have? ▼
J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,680.
How many OSHA inspections has J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. had? ▼
J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-30 and the most recent on 2013-06-11. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J. Roland Wood Farms, INC.? ▼
J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. has been assessed $1,680 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,400 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against J. Roland Wood Farms, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. operate in? ▼
J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111910). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J. Roland Wood Farms, INC. ranks #79,607 (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 J. Roland Wood Farms, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
J. Roland Wood Farms, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,680 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, Devereux W. Rawlings in Woodlawn, TN 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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