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Pro Gro Mixes INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pro Gro Mixes INC ranks #75,801 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty61% serious
$2,075
OSHA penalties
31
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#75,801
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pro Gro Mixes INC in Sherwood, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,075. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pro Gro Mixes INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 31 violations, averaging 10.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,801 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Van Technologies INC in Duluth, MN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,075 in current penalties.

10.3
violations per inspection
61.3%
of violations were serious
#75,801
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 31 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pro Gro Mixes INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pro Gro Mixes INC runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$2,075 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Pro Gro Mixes INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.610.31825.733.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN SIGN SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7THE GILMAN BROTHERS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23OLYMPIA FOOD INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PINNACLE MACHINE WOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SARATOGA FOREST MANA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32JABIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13H.F. SINCLAIR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ACTION COUPLING & EQ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19UNITED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9LACO WOODWORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29POREX TECHNOLOGIES C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31OHIO PAPER TUBE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24DELTA GRANITE & MARB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15NIECE PRODUCTS OF KA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18INDUSTRIAL PERFORMAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18MELITTA USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13COCA-COLA BOTTLING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UNIVERSAL METAL PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PARKER-HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15Pro Gro Mixes INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31
Pro Gro Mixes INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 31 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Pro Gro Mixes INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Pro Gro Mixes INC is the #29,544 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,075).

How Pro Gro Mixes INC Compares

Pro Gro Mixes INC's 10.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-03-04

Last Inspection

2011-03-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$692

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.3 violations per visit. That's $692 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

61.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

38.7% 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

$3,280

Current Penalty Amount

$2,075

Penalty Reduction

36.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,205 from the initial assessment of $3,280. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pro Gro Mixes INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pro Gro Mixes INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 31 8.0
Total Penalty $2,075 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $692 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pro Gro Mixes INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,075 here).

Van Technologies INC $2,075 MN Kangas Enameling INC $2,075 MN Container Systems INC $2,075 NC Wire-Tech Manufacturing Corporation $2,074 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

American Sign Supply 3 insp. Chesapeake, VA Mohawk Industries, INC. 3 insp. Chatsworth, GA The Gilman Brothers Company 3 insp. Gilman, CT Olympia Food Industries INC. 3 insp. Franklin Park, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Van Technologies INC
Duluth, MN
2 inspections $2,075
Kangas Enameling INC
Hopkins, MN
2 inspections $2,075
Container Systems INC
Franklinton, NC
2 inspections $2,075
Wire-Tech Manufacturing Corporation
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $2,074
Die-Cut Products Company, INC.
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $2,074

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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 Pro Gro Mixes INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pro Gro Mixes INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 3 inspections, including 19 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pro Gro Mixes INC have? ▼
Pro Gro Mixes INC has 31 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,075.
How many OSHA inspections has Pro Gro Mixes INC had? ▼
Pro Gro Mixes INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-04 and the most recent on 2011-03-04. This averages 10.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pro Gro Mixes INC? ▼
Pro Gro Mixes INC has been assessed $2,075 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,280 (a 36.7% reduction).
Does Pro Gro Mixes INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pro Gro Mixes INC has 19 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 Pro Gro Mixes INC operate in? ▼
Pro Gro Mixes INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325314). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pro Gro Mixes INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pro Gro Mixes INC ranks #75,801 (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 Pro Gro Mixes INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pro Gro Mixes INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,075 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Van Technologies INC in Duluth, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,075 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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