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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Bladenboro, NC

Murphy-Brown LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Murphy-Brown LLC ranks #32,067 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty70% serious
$11,113
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#32,067
of 99,447 penalized employers

Murphy-Brown LLC in Bladenboro, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,113. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Murphy-Brown LLC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,067 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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. For comparison, AJ & E Container Tree Farm in O Fallon, MO is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#32,067
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Murphy-Brown LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Murphy-Brown LLC runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$11,113 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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 Murphy-Brown LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAKUMA BROTHERS PROC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DAN AVILA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PEARL CROP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LIVINGSTON FARMERS A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JAGUAR FARM LABOR CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DABCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNITED AG LABOR SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0STUART OLSON FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TREMAINE FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RUIBAL'S PLANTS OF T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8M & G FARM MANAGEMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LEHR BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EDWARDS ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9EZEQUIEL SALAZAR SAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JLG HARVESTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ERICKSON FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LAKESIDE DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BORTON & SONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WESTERN TREE NURSERY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18Murphy-Brown LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Murphy-Brown LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Murphy-Brown LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Murphy-Brown LLC sits at penalty rank #532 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($11,113 assessed).

How Murphy-Brown LLC Compares

Murphy-Brown LLC's 3.33 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 (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-11-22

Last Inspection

2014-12-01

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,704

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $3,704 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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

$17,850

Current Penalty Amount

$11,113

Penalty Reduction

37.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,737 from the initial assessment of $17,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Murphy-Brown LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 10 2.4
Total Penalty $11,113 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,704 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Murphy-Brown LLC, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,113 here).

All Valley Packing, INC $11,105 CA Taft Gin and Seed Company, INC. $11,105 TX Farmers International, INC. $11,135 CA Juan a. Zepeda $11,160 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sakuma Brothers Processing 3 insp. Burlington, WA Dan Avila 3 insp. Livingston, CA Pearl Crop, INC. 3 insp. Stockton, CA Livingston Farmers Association 3 insp. Livingston, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

AJ & E Container Tree Farm
O Fallon, MO
0 inspections $0
All Valley Packing, INC
Escalon, CA
2 inspections $11,105
Taft Gin and Seed Company, INC.
Taft, TX
2 inspections $11,105
Dolinsky Brothers, Inc.
Weatherly, PA
0 inspections $0
Patterson And Sons
Rolling Fork, MS
0 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 Murphy-Brown LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Murphy-Brown LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Murphy-Brown LLC have? ▼
Murphy-Brown LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,113.
How many OSHA inspections has Murphy-Brown LLC had? ▼
Murphy-Brown LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-22 and the most recent on 2014-12-01. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Murphy-Brown LLC? ▼
Murphy-Brown LLC has been assessed $11,113 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,850 (a 37.7% reduction).
Does Murphy-Brown LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Murphy-Brown LLC has 7 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 Murphy-Brown LLC operate in? ▼
Murphy-Brown LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112210). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Murphy-Brown LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Murphy-Brown LLC ranks #32,067 (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 Murphy-Brown LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Murphy-Brown LLC's total OSHA penalty of $11,113 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, AJ & E Container Tree Farm in O Fallon, MO 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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