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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Vega, TX

Kirkland Seed INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kirkland Seed INC ranks #46,475 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,820
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#46,475
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kirkland Seed INC in Vega, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,820. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kirkland Seed INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,475 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Happy Boy Farms in Hollister, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,820 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#46,475
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kirkland Seed INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Kirkland Seed INC runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$6,820 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kirkland Seed INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSANTOS MONTEMAYOR FL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SHELTON LAND AND CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NECO SEED INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MANN PACKING CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5M & D LOGGING & CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VALENCIA FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DAVID TE VELDE DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JAIME ZEPEDA LABOR C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RAMCO ENTERPRISES, LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH 80 ORCHARDS LI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TIM & SUZANNE BEKEND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DAVID L PENEGOR INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STILES LAWN, LANDSCA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NATURAL SELECTION FA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A 1 LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3I DIG MY DOG LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FITCH & SON LOGGING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FUTURE LOGGING CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RIVERDALE NURSERY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GREEN TREE NURSERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Kirkland Seed INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Kirkland Seed INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Kirkland Seed INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Kirkland Seed INC is the #775 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($6,820).

How Kirkland Seed INC Compares

Kirkland Seed INC's 4.50 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 above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-03-09

Last Inspection

2015-03-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,410

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $3,410 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

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

$12,400

Current Penalty Amount

$6,820

Penalty Reduction

45.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,580 from the initial assessment of $12,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Kirkland Seed INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 9 2.4
Total Penalty $6,820 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,410 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kirkland Seed INC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,820 here).

Happy Boy Farms $6,820 CA Color Spot Nurseries, INC. $6,825 CA Birdsong Corporation $6,827 GA Peter Masih Pagany $6,845 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Santos Montemayor FLC, INC. 2 insp. Delano, CA Shelton Land and Cattle, LTD. 2 insp. LA Salle, CO Neco Seed INC. 2 insp. Garden City, MO Mann Packing CO., INC. 2 insp. Salinas, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Happy Boy Farms
Hollister, CA
3 inspections $6,820
Triple S Harvesting, Co.
Moore Haven, FL
0 inspections $0
Color Spot Nurseries, INC.
Salinas, CA
2 inspections $6,825
Triple H Produce
Pharr, TX
0 inspections $0
Birdsong Corporation
Sylvester, GA
2 inspections $6,827

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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 Kirkland Seed INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kirkland Seed INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kirkland Seed INC have? ▼
Kirkland Seed INC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,820.
How many OSHA inspections has Kirkland Seed INC had? ▼
Kirkland Seed INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-09 and the most recent on 2015-03-10. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kirkland Seed INC? ▼
Kirkland Seed INC has been assessed $6,820 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,400 (a 45.0% reduction).
Does Kirkland Seed INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kirkland Seed INC has 9 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 Kirkland Seed INC operate in? ▼
Kirkland Seed INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115114). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kirkland Seed INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kirkland Seed INC ranks #46,475 (the upper 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 Kirkland Seed INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kirkland Seed INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,820 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Happy Boy Farms in Hollister, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $6,820 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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