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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Payson, UT

Payson Fruit Growers INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Payson Fruit Growers INC ranks #42,114 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$7,850
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#42,114
of 99,447 penalized employers

Payson Fruit Growers INC in Payson, UT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Payson Fruit Growers INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,114 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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, Everingham Brothers Bait Company in San Diego, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,843 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#42,114
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Payson Fruit Growers INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Payson Fruit Growers INC runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$7,850 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Payson Fruit Growers INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCUSTOM GENETIC SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13IOWA CAGE FREE LLP C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6A. L. KAUFFMAN & SON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DELMAR VAN DAM DBA H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JIM MCCULLOUGH FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BEST COB, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GREEN LEAF NURSERY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LA VALLE SABBIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MORADA PRODUCE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FLOYD WILCOX & SONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMADO MANAGEMENT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MARTIN RANGEL FUERTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NONG WOO SEED AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8G & M LABOR SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LOPEZ FARM LABOR CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MAPLE DAIRY, L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1R & R CONNER AVIATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CRISP CALIFORNIA WAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FOOTHILLS HONEY CO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Payson Fruit Growers…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Payson Fruit Growers INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Payson Fruit Growers INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Payson Fruit Growers INC is the #701 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($7,850).

How Payson Fruit Growers INC Compares

Payson Fruit Growers INC's 2.50 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 above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-07-07

Last Inspection

2023-05-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,925

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,925 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$9,600

Current Penalty Amount

$7,850

Penalty Reduction

18.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,750 from the initial assessment of $9,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Payson Fruit Growers INC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Payson Fruit Growers INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $7,850 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,925 $2,537
View all 5,988 employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting →

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Payson Fruit Growers INC, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,850 here).

Everingham Brothers Bait Company $7,843 CA Green Leaf Nursery, INC. $7,840 FL Del Sol Harvesting, LLC $7,875 CA Curio Cultivation, LLC $7,875 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Custom Genetic Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Mitchell, SD Iowa Cage Free LLP Clearfield 2 insp. Clearfield, IA A. L. Kauffman & Sons, INC. 2 insp. Bird IN Hand, PA Delmar Van Dam DBA High Desert Dairy 2 insp. Lancaster, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Underhill Ferneries, Inc.
Pierson, FL
0 inspections $0
Turnpike Gin, LLC
Brownsville, TN
0 inspections $0
Everingham Brothers Bait Company
San Diego, CA
2 inspections $7,843
Green Leaf Nursery, INC.
Homestead, FL
2 inspections $7,840
L & L vineyards
Healdsburg, CA
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 Payson Fruit Growers INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Payson Fruit Growers INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Payson Fruit Growers INC have? ▼
Payson Fruit Growers INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,850.
How many OSHA inspections has Payson Fruit Growers INC had? ▼
Payson Fruit Growers INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-07-07 and the most recent on 2023-05-11. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Payson Fruit Growers INC? ▼
Payson Fruit Growers INC has been assessed $7,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,600 (a 18.2% reduction).
Does Payson Fruit Growers INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Payson Fruit Growers 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 Payson Fruit Growers INC operate in? ▼
Payson Fruit Growers INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111339). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Payson Fruit Growers INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Payson Fruit Growers INC ranks #42,114 (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 Payson Fruit Growers INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Payson Fruit Growers INC's total OSHA penalty of $7,850 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Everingham Brothers Bait Company in San Diego, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $7,843 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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