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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Sherwood, OR

Loen Nursery INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Loen Nursery INC ranks #77,945 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$1,840
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#77,945
of 99,447 penalized employers

Loen Nursery INC in Sherwood, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,840. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 3 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Loen Nursery INC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 8.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,945 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 (2.2x 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, Frens' Orchards in Fremont, MI is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.3
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#77,945
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.3 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 Loen Nursery INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Loen Nursery 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

$1,840 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Loen Nursery INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedD'ARRIGO BROS CO. OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8O.J. THRALL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BANANERA MORALES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2R & L CONTRACTING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4KIRSCHENMAN ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4EAT SWEET FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HALL MANAGEMENT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MIDNIGHT GIN COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LIBERTY PACKING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PREMIUM PEANUT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SANDHU BROTHERS FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10RAY MOLES FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH COUNTY PACKING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WATER WORKS PROPERTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ROSENDO MAYORAL DBA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GROVE FARM FISH & PO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31HARVEST KINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BUENAVENTURA RANCH LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AYALA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BLAND FARMS PRODUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31Loen Nursery INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25
Loen Nursery INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Loen Nursery INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Loen Nursery INC sits at penalty rank #1,345 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($1,840 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,840 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Loen Nursery INC Compares

Loen Nursery INC's 8.33 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

3

First Inspection

2011-01-11

Last Inspection

2013-08-29

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$613

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 8.3 violations per visit. That's $613 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$1,840

Current Penalty Amount

$1,840

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,840

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

Wage & Hour Findings

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

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Loen Nursery INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 25 2.4
Total Penalty $1,840 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $613 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,840 here).

Woods Transplant Service $1,835 CA Arizona Pistachio $1,846 AZ Luciano Diaz Bernabe $1,850 CA Meadowayne Dairy, Incorporated $1,852 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

D'arrigo Bros CO. of California 3 insp. Salinas, CA O.J. Thrall, INC. 3 insp. Windsor, CT Bananera Morales 3 insp. Juana Diaz, PR R & L Contracting, INC. 3 insp. Bakersfield, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Barben Fruit Company, Inc.
Avon Park, FL
0 inspections $0
Frens' Orchards
Fremont, MI
0 inspections $0
Kurt Goebel Farms
Elton, LA
0 inspections $0
Gilsum Gardens
Gilsum, NH
0 inspections $0
Woods Transplant Service
Gustine, CA
2 inspections $1,835

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What to do with this record

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  • Loen Nursery 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 Loen Nursery INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Loen Nursery INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Loen Nursery INC have? ▼
Loen Nursery INC has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,840.
How many OSHA inspections has Loen Nursery INC had? ▼
Loen Nursery INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-11 and the most recent on 2013-08-29. This averages 8.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Loen Nursery INC? ▼
Loen Nursery INC has been assessed $1,840 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Loen Nursery INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Loen Nursery INC has 10 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.
Has Loen Nursery INC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Loen Nursery 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 Loen Nursery INC operate in? ▼
Loen Nursery INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111421). 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 Loen Nursery INC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Loen Nursery 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 Loen Nursery INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Loen Nursery INC ranks #77,945 (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 Loen Nursery INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Loen Nursery INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,840 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Frens' Orchards in Fremont, MI 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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