Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Livingston Manor, NY

Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery has a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

96% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections

Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery in Livingston Manor, NY has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 4.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 23 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fruit Harvest Family, INC. in Kingsburg, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.8
violations per inspection
95.8%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 20/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (4.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery.

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Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

How Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery Compares

Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery's 4.80 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery to date. The Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average runs $3,448 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2023-07-27

Last Inspection

2024-10-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.8 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

95.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.2% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.4
Violations 24 2.4
Total Penalty $0 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,537

Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 5 inspections, including 23 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 Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery have?
Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery had?
Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-07-27 and the most recent on 2024-10-23. This averages 4.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery?
Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery has 23 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery operate in?
Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112511). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
How does Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery's safety record compare to industry average?
Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fruit Harvest Family, INC. in Kingsburg, CA 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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