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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Fort Worth, TX

Premier Produce

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Premier Produce ranks #60,595 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,119
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#60,595
of 99,447 penalized employers

Premier Produce in Fort Worth, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,119. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Premier Produce 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,595 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $8,519 in back wages owed to 99 affected workers. For comparison, Satterfield Farms in Benoit, MS is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#60,595
of 99,447 penalized employers
$8,519
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $9K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($9K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Premier Produce compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Premier Produce sits roughly in line with 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

$4,119 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 Premier Produce.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedQUALITY HARVEST INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ANTHONY/JOSEPH NELES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WOODS TRANSPLANT SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DARREN HOFF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SANTOS VELASQUEZ-VIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STORMY MOUNTAIN RANC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SORRENTO BERRY FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOUBLE S LOG INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EL ESPINAL FARM LABO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BENJAMIN M SYNON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ECO-SHELL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HARRIS SEAFOOD DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0USDA FOREST SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CALIFORNIA SUN GROWE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FARMERS GIN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WILLIAM F BAUER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FOREST SERVICE, CLE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NEOLA WALKER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NORTON CREEK FARMS I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0E & S FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Premier Produce, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Premier Produce has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Premier Produce in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Premier Produce ranks #1,020 at $4,119 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Premier Produce at rank #1,280 of 2,875 employers ($8,519 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,119 OSHA penalties plus $8,519 WHD back wages (67.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Premier Produce Compares

Premier Produce's 1.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-01-27

Last Inspection

2018-03-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,060

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $2,060 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$17,746

Current Penalty Amount

$4,119

Penalty Reduction

76.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$12,638

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,627 from the initial assessment of $17,746. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$8,519
Employees Affected
99
WHD Violations
100
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$86
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$8,519

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Premier Produce owed $8,519 in back wages to 99 employees across 1 case and 100 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Premier Produce Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 3 2.4
Total Penalty $4,119 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,060 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Premier Produce, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,119 here).

Amado Management, LLC $4,125 AZ Hines Growers, LLC $4,110 CA Valley Produce Harvesting, INC. $4,135 CA Guess Cattle CO. LLC $4,100 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Quality Harvest INC. 2 insp. Stockton, CA Anthony/Joseph Neles DBA Johnson & Neles Dairy 2 insp. Petaluma, CA Woods Transplant Service 2 insp. Gustine, CA Darren Hoff 2 insp. Caruthers, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Riddle Plant Farm
Sand Springs, OK
0 inspections $0
Margarito Hernandez
Ivanhoe, NC
0 inspections $0
Satterfield Farms
Benoit, MS
0 inspections $0
Groszyk Farm
Enfield, CT
0 inspections $0
Burgundy Farms
Petaluma, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Premier Produce's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Premier Produce against Riddle Plant Farm, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Premier Produce's inspection and penalty record is typical for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector
  • Premier Produce also carries $8,519 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Premier Produce safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Premier Produce's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Premier Produce have? ▼
Premier Produce has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,119.
How many OSHA inspections has Premier Produce had? ▼
Premier Produce has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-27 and the most recent on 2018-03-22. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Premier Produce? ▼
Premier Produce has been assessed $4,119 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,746 (a 76.8% reduction). Additionally, $8,519 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Premier Produce been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Premier Produce, resulting in $8,519 in back wages owed to 99 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Premier Produce operate in? ▼
Premier Produce operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115114). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Premier Produce owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Premier Produce owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $8,519 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Premier Produce rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Premier Produce ranks #60,595 (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 Premier Produce's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Premier Produce's total OSHA penalty of $4,119 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, Satterfield Farms in Benoit, MS 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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