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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Chillicothe, TX

Mahard Egg Farm

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mahard Egg Farm ranks #22,278 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$16,104
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#22,278
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mahard Egg Farm in Chillicothe, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,104. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mahard Egg Farm 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,278 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 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, Chinchiolo Stemilt California, LLC in Stockton, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $16,080 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#22,278
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 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 Mahard Egg Farm compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Mahard Egg Farm runs well above peers (4.7x 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

$16,104 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Mahard Egg Farm.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPACIFIC RIM DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NORTHERN ORCHARD CO,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ROLLING HILLS NUT CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NICHOLS FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ZIRKLE FRUIT CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CARUTHERS RAISIN PAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CHIAWANA ORCHARDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10J P J FAMILY ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RUSSELL CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MOUNT ADAMS ORCHARDS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56 M RANCH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ADELSHEIM VINEYARD LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6US DEPARTMENT OF AGR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WESTERN PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ALILA FARM LABOR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KIZER & SON INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DON FUDGE CONTRACT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Mahard Egg Farm, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Mahard Egg Farm has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Mahard Egg Farm in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Mahard Egg Farm is the #379 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($16,104).

Combined federal exposure here: $16,104 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Mahard Egg Farm Compares

Mahard Egg Farm's 1.33 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 well above peers (4.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-04-22

Last Inspection

2019-08-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,368

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $5,368 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$25,954

Current Penalty Amount

$16,104

Penalty Reduction

38.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$16,104

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,850 from the initial assessment of $25,954. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

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

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Mahard Egg Farm compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mahard Egg Farm Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $16,104 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,368 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mahard Egg Farm, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,104 here).

Chinchiolo Stemilt California, LLC $16,080 CA Ace Farm Labor Contracting, INC. $16,135 CA Berry Family of Nurseries $16,200 OK Moonlight Packing Corporation $16,205 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pacific Rim Dairy 3 insp. Corcoran, CA Northern Orchard CO, INC. 3 insp. Peru, NY Rolling Hills Nut Company, INC. 3 insp. Hickman, CA Nichols Farms 3 insp. Hanford, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Vallentines Gin, Inc.
Cope, SC
0 inspections $0
Chinchiolo Stemilt California, LLC
Stockton, CA
4 inspections $16,080
Black Hills Thinning
Rapid City, SD
0 inspections $0
Ace Farm Labor Contracting, INC.
Reedley, CA
3 inspections $16,135
Summit Producers Company
Seneca, KS
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Mahard Egg Farm against Vallentines Gin, Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Mahard Egg Farm 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 Mahard Egg Farm safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mahard Egg Farm's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Mahard Egg Farm have? ▼
Mahard Egg Farm has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,104.
How many OSHA inspections has Mahard Egg Farm had? ▼
Mahard Egg Farm has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-04-22 and the most recent on 2019-08-28. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mahard Egg Farm? ▼
Mahard Egg Farm has been assessed $16,104 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,954 (a 38.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Mahard Egg Farm have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mahard Egg Farm 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.
Has Mahard Egg Farm been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Mahard Egg Farm, 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 Mahard Egg Farm operate in? ▼
Mahard Egg Farm operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112310). 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 Mahard Egg Farm owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Mahard Egg Farm 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 Mahard Egg Farm rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mahard Egg Farm ranks #22,278 (the top quarter 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 Mahard Egg Farm's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mahard Egg Farm's total OSHA penalty of $16,104 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (4.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chinchiolo Stemilt California, LLC in Stockton, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $16,080 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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