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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Carlton, OR

Meadow Ridge Farms INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Meadow Ridge Farms INC ranks #94,529 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty31% serious
$390
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,529
of 99,447 penalized employers

Meadow Ridge Farms INC in Carlton, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $390. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Meadow Ridge Farms INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,529 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Armando Alfaro DBA Four Queens Nursery in Escondido, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $390 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
30.8%
of violations were serious
#94,529
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Meadow Ridge Farms INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Meadow Ridge Farms INC runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$390 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 Meadow Ridge Farms INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHORIZON NUT COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 93H CUSTOM FARMING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10KAY DIX INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MOUNT OLIVE DEPARTME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3T & K FEEDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LAKEVIEW FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SANTOS MONTEMAYOR FL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUTTERBALL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KENT'S BROMELIAD NUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CHIEF ORCHARDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FLORES FARM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2XENOPUS 1 CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13EVANS FRUIT CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARTEX FARMS SE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GOMES HOLSTEIN DAIRY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOUBLE M RANCHES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MAYWOOD FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0J & P CUTTING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GC HARVESTING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HAUGEN DAIRY FARM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Meadow Ridge Farms INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Meadow Ridge Farms INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Meadow Ridge Farms INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Meadow Ridge Farms INC sits at penalty rank #1,932 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($390 assessed).

How Meadow Ridge Farms INC Compares

Meadow Ridge Farms 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 (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-06-28

Last Inspection

2012-12-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$195

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $195 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

30.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

69.2% 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

$390

Current Penalty Amount

$390

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Meadow Ridge Farms INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 13 2.4
Total Penalty $390 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $195 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($390 here).

Michael Slaven $390 CA Armando Alfaro DBA Four Queens Nursery $390 CA Salinas Farm Labor Contractor, INC. $400 CA Los Arboles Harvesting, INC. $400 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Horizon Nut Company, LLC 2 insp. Tulare, CA 3h Custom Farming, INC. 2 insp. Camarillo, CA Kay Dix INC 2 insp. Isleton, CA Mount Olive Department of Public Works- Division of Parks, Building & Grounds 2 insp. Flanders, NJ

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Michael Slaven
Zamora, CA
2 inspections $390
Armando Alfaro DBA Four Queens Nursery
Escondido, CA
2 inspections $390
Rexius Forest BY Products INC
Eugene, OR
2 inspections $390
Skyline Thinning Company
Yoncalla, OR
2 inspections $390
Black Gold Farms
Delhi, LA
2 inspections $0

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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 Meadow Ridge Farms INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Meadow Ridge Farms INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 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 Meadow Ridge Farms INC have? ▼
Meadow Ridge Farms INC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $390.
How many OSHA inspections has Meadow Ridge Farms INC had? ▼
Meadow Ridge Farms INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-28 and the most recent on 2012-12-11. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Meadow Ridge Farms INC? ▼
Meadow Ridge Farms INC has been assessed $390 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Meadow Ridge Farms INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Meadow Ridge Farms 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 Meadow Ridge Farms INC operate in? ▼
Meadow Ridge Farms INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111998). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Meadow Ridge Farms INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Meadow Ridge Farms INC ranks #94,529 (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 Meadow Ridge Farms INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Meadow Ridge Farms INC's total OSHA penalty of $390 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, Armando Alfaro DBA Four Queens Nursery in Escondido, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $390 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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