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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Wapato, WA

Ken Wertenberger Orchards

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ken Wertenberger Orchards ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$200
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ken Wertenberger Orchards in Wapato, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ken Wertenberger Orchards 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, KRR Hay INC in Haines, OR is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $200 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ken Wertenberger Orchards compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Ken Wertenberger Orchards runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$200 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Ken Wertenberger Orchards.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJACLYN TAPIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LANGER FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DIEL FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CROWN NURSERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KRAEMER'S NURSERY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MARZ FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RIVER RIDGE PACKING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WARFIELD LIMITED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AAA FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VAN GRONINGEN & SONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0J E T ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AVALON ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RALPH N STEIN ET AL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BRUCE A STANDLEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IN GROWN FARMS LLC 2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COLOR STAR GROWERS O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LOPEZ AND SONS FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LI YUAN FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LIBERTY PACKING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PREMIER PRODUCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Ken Wertenberger Orc…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Ken Wertenberger Orchards has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Ken Wertenberger Orchards in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ken Wertenberger Orchards ranks #2,064 at $200 current penalty.

How Ken Wertenberger Orchards Compares

Ken Wertenberger Orchards's 5.00 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 well below peers (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-05

Last Inspection

2014-12-19

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $100 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$200

Current Penalty Amount

$200

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Ken Wertenberger Orchards compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ken Wertenberger Orchards Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 10 2.4
Total Penalty $200 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $100 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ken Wertenberger Orchards, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($200 here).

Warfield Limited $200 OR Andrade FLC, INC. $200 CA T-y Nursery $200 CA KRR Hay INC $200 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Jaclyn Tapia 2 insp. Lindsay, CA Langer Farms, LLC 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA Diel Farms 2 insp. Fresno, CA Crown Nursery LLC 2 insp. Red Bluff, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Warfield Limited
Lincoln City, OR
2 inspections $200
Andrade FLC, INC.
Le Grand, CA
2 inspections $200
KRR Hay INC
Haines, OR
2 inspections $200
Williams Land & Livestock LLC
Madras, OR
4 inspections $200
Oregon Hazelnut Orchards INC
Rickreall, OR
2 inspections $200

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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 Ken Wertenberger Orchards safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ken Wertenberger Orchards's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Ken Wertenberger Orchards have? ▼
Ken Wertenberger Orchards has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $200.
How many OSHA inspections has Ken Wertenberger Orchards had? ▼
Ken Wertenberger Orchards has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-05 and the most recent on 2014-12-19. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ken Wertenberger Orchards? ▼
Ken Wertenberger Orchards has been assessed $200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Ken Wertenberger Orchards have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ken Wertenberger Orchards has 2 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 Ken Wertenberger Orchards operate in? ▼
Ken Wertenberger Orchards operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111331). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ken Wertenberger Orchards rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ken Wertenberger Orchards ranks #97,721 (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 Ken Wertenberger Orchards's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ken Wertenberger Orchards's total OSHA penalty of $200 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, KRR Hay INC in Haines, OR is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $200 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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