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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Lake Geneva, WI

Merry-Water Farms, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Merry-Water Farms, INC. ranks #30,918 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$11,592
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,918
of 99,447 penalized employers

Merry-Water Farms, INC. in Lake Geneva, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,592. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Merry-Water Farms, INC. 2 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,918 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Meadowbrook Farm in East Longmeadow, MA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#30,918
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Merry-Water Farms, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Merry-Water Farms, INC. runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$11,592 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Merry-Water Farms, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPOINT SAL PACKING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LA VINA CONTRACTING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14LAW PLANTATION FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MID VALLEY LABOR SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IRSIK & DOLL SUNBELT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PINAL FEEDING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23BOTTOMLEY EVERGREENS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STEPHAN VINEYARDS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ORONDO CIDER WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OREGON BERRY PACKING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TITAN AG SERVICES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JC FARM SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONRAD RUIZ, JR., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALEJANDRO CERVANTES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OVERLOOK HARVESTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0USDA, FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MURRAY FAMILY FARMS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JDRC MANAGED SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COAST KING PACKING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Merry-Water Farms, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Merry-Water Farms, INC. has 2 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.

Merry-Water Farms, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Merry-Water Farms, INC. ranks #510 at $11,592 current penalty.

How Merry-Water Farms, INC. Compares

Merry-Water Farms, INC.'s 2.00 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 above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-11-29

Last Inspection

2024-06-25

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,796

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,796 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$11,592

Current Penalty Amount

$11,592

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 Merry-Water Farms, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Merry-Water Farms, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $11,592 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,796 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Merry-Water Farms, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,592 here).

Superior Cattle Feeders LLC $11,570 CA Metzer Farms, INC. $11,535 CA Farmer's Gin, INC. $11,520 MS South Central Growers INC $11,675 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Point Sal Packing, INC. 2 insp. Santa Maria, CA LA Vina Contracting, INC. 2 insp. McFarland, CA Law Plantation Farms LLC 2 insp. Albany, GA Mid Valley Labor Services INC 2 insp. Madera, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Doerun Gin Company
Doerun, GA
0 inspections $0
Superior Cattle Feeders LLC
Calipatria, CA
2 inspections $11,570
Meadowbrook Farm
East Longmeadow, MA
0 inspections $0
Glossy Fruit Farms, Inc.
Hammonton, NJ
0 inspections $0
Metzer Farms, INC.
Gonzales, CA
2 inspections $11,535

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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 Merry-Water Farms, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Merry-Water Farms, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Merry-Water Farms, INC. have? ▼
Merry-Water Farms, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,592.
How many OSHA inspections has Merry-Water Farms, INC. had? ▼
Merry-Water Farms, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-29 and the most recent on 2024-06-25. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Merry-Water Farms, INC.? ▼
Merry-Water Farms, INC. has been assessed $11,592 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Merry-Water Farms, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Merry-Water Farms, INC. has 3 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 Merry-Water Farms, INC. operate in? ▼
Merry-Water Farms, INC. 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 Merry-Water Farms, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Merry-Water Farms, INC. ranks #30,918 (the upper 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 Merry-Water Farms, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Merry-Water Farms, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,592 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Meadowbrook Farm in East Longmeadow, MA 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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