Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Hood River, OR

King Orchards INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), King Orchards INC ranks #93,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty15% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$480
OSHA penalties: 26
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #93,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

King Orchards INC in Hood River, OR has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $480. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on King Orchards INC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 (2.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Maple Dairy, L.P. in Bakersfield, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $485 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection: 15.4%
of violations were serious: #93,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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King Orchards INC

$480
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting avg

$3,448

What this shows King Orchards INC runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$480 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is King Orchards INC.

King Orchards INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

King Orchards INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, King Orchards INC ranks #1,853 at $480 current penalty.

How King Orchards INC Compares

King Orchards INC's 6.50 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 (0.14x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-07-11

Last Inspection

2013-08-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$120

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $120 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Serious

15.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

84.6% 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

$680

Current Penalty Amount

$480

Penalty Reduction

29.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $200 from the initial assessment of $680. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric	King Orchards INC	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	1.4
Violations	26	2.4
Total Penalty	$480	$3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$120	$2,537

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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for King Orchards INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($480 here).

Treesap Farms, LLC $480 CA Maple Dairy, L.P. $485 CA Franco Labor Contracting $485 CA Sarabian Farms $485 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Jett Harvest, INC. 4 insp. Holtville, CA Dan Avila DBA Dan Avila & Sons 4 insp. Livingston, CA Olsen Brothers Dairy DBA Hillside Dairy 4 insp. Fallon, NV Sakuma Bros Farms INC 4 insp. Burlington, WA

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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 King Orchards INC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, King Orchards INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 4 inspections, including 4 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 King Orchards INC have? ▼

King Orchards INC has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $480.

How many OSHA inspections has King Orchards INC had? ▼

King Orchards INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-11 and the most recent on 2013-08-20. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for King Orchards INC? ▼

King Orchards INC has been assessed $480 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $680 (a 29.4% reduction).

Does King Orchards INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. King Orchards INC has 4 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 King Orchards INC operate in? ▼

King Orchards INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111339). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.

Where does King Orchards INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, King Orchards INC ranks #93,164 (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 King Orchards INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

King Orchards INC's total OSHA penalty of $480 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Maple Dairy, L.P. in Bakersfield, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $485 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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