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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Wolcott, NY

Merrell Dairy, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Merrell Dairy, LLC ranks #60,288 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 penalty100% serious
$4,200
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Merrell Dairy, LLC in Wolcott, NY 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: $4,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Merrell Dairy, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mount Adams Orchards Division in White Salmon, WA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,200 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#60,288
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 Merrell Dairy, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Merrell Dairy, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$4,200 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Merrell Dairy, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKEVIN DUFFY LANDSCAP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CALIFORNIA NUT COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FARMERS INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WAYNE FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRUIT HARVEST INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HINES GROWERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10THE ELEPHANT SANCTUA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17RANCHO DEL MAR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DEANS MT LOGGING CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MOONLIGHT PACKING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CREAM OF THE CROP AG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TREJO LABOR SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WILDWOOD COTTON TECH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EE HALL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CIRILO ROMERO, A SIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ELKHORN PACKING CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RIVER END DAIRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VILLAGE FARMS, L.P./…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. FOREST SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RICHARD P GODINHO & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Merrell Dairy, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Merrell Dairy, LLC 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.

Merrell Dairy, LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Merrell Dairy, LLC sits at penalty rank #1,006 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($4,200 assessed).

How Merrell Dairy, LLC Compares

Merrell Dairy, LLC'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 moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-30

Last Inspection

2015-11-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,100 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,200

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,800 from the initial assessment of $7,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Merrell Dairy, LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Merrell Dairy, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $4,200 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,100 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Merrell Dairy, LLC, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,200 here).

Leo Gentry Wholesale Nursery INC $4,200 OR Floyd Wilcox & Sons $4,200 ID Crown Alaska INC $4,200 AK Mount Adams Orchards Division $4,200 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kevin Duffy Landscaping 2 insp. Clovis, CA California Nut Company, LLC 2 insp. Denair, CA Farmers International, INC. 2 insp. Chico, CA Wayne Farms, LLC 2 insp. Defuniak Springs, FL

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Leo Gentry Wholesale Nursery INC
Eagle Creek, OR
2 inspections $4,200
Floyd Wilcox & Sons
Rexburg, ID
2 inspections $4,200
Crown Alaska INC
Ketchikan, AK
2 inspections $4,200
Reeves Farms, LLC
Baldwinsville, NY
2 inspections $4,200
Mount Adams Orchards Division
White Salmon, WA
3 inspections $4,200

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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 Merrell Dairy, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Merrell Dairy, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Merrell Dairy, LLC have? ▼
Merrell Dairy, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Merrell Dairy, LLC had? ▼
Merrell Dairy, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-30 and the most recent on 2015-11-10. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Merrell Dairy, LLC? ▼
Merrell Dairy, LLC has been assessed $4,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,000 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Merrell Dairy, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Merrell Dairy, LLC 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.
What industry does Merrell Dairy, LLC operate in? ▼
Merrell Dairy, LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112120). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Merrell Dairy, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Merrell Dairy, LLC ranks #60,288 (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 Merrell Dairy, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Merrell Dairy, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,200 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mount Adams Orchards Division in White Salmon, WA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $4,200 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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