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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Rocky Point, NC

Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. ranks #89,805 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$730
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,805
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. in Rocky Point, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $730. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,805 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. For comparison, Harold Hugh Oliver Logging CO. in Talbotton, GA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $720 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#89,805
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. runs well below peers (0.21x 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

$730 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBIRDSONG CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VISTA VERDE LABOR, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3REVOLUTIONARY CLINIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RURAL KING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14STELLAR DISTRIBUTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GOODNESS GARDENS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HUNDAL FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOSE VALENCIA DBA VA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MIKE REYNOLDS LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PAUL ESPINOLA AN IND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1REFUGIO ORTEGA AN IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FORT VANNOY FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PRIME TIME SALES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FINN JACOBSEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5140 CATTLE CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2L & B REFORESTATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KRAUSE AG SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. FOREST SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALLEN BRO FOREST MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KINGSBURG APPLE PACK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Lewis Nursery and Fa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. ranks #1,733 at $730 current penalty.

How Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. Compares

Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC.'s 1.00 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 (0.21x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-19

Last Inspection

2015-07-22

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$365

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $365 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

2

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

$975

Current Penalty Amount

$730

Penalty Reduction

25.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $245 from the initial assessment of $975. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $730 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $365 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($730 here).

White's Greenhouses, INC. $720 IL Kizer & Son INC $740 OR Harold Hugh Oliver Logging CO. $720 GA Country Sweet Produce, INC. $745 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Birdsong Corporation 2 insp. Blakely, GA Vista Verde Labor, INC. 2 insp. King City, CA Revolutionary Clinics II, INC. 2 insp. Fitchburg, MA Rural King 2 insp. Muncie, IN

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

White's Greenhouses, INC.
Godfrey, IL
3 inspections $720
Kizer & Son INC
Harrisburg, OR
3 inspections $740
Harold Hugh Oliver Logging CO.
Talbotton, GA
2 inspections $720
Country Sweet Produce, INC.
Bakersfield, CA
2 inspections $745
Paris Valley Vineyard Services Company
San Miguel, CA
2 inspections $745

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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 Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. have? ▼
Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $730.
How many OSHA inspections has Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. had? ▼
Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-19 and the most recent on 2015-07-22. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC.? ▼
Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. has been assessed $730 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $975 (a 25.1% reduction).
What industry does Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. operate in? ▼
Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111333). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC. ranks #89,805 (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 Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lewis Nursery and Farms, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $730 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, Harold Hugh Oliver Logging CO. in Talbotton, GA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $720 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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