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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Albion, NY

Root Brothers Farm

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Root Brothers Farm ranks #56,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,900
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Root Brothers Farm in Albion, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Root Brothers Farm 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Osiel Ramirez in Sparta, NC is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $1,050 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#56,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Root Brothers Farm compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Root Brothers Farm runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$4,900 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Root Brothers Farm.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGEORGE AMARAL RANCHE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DAVIS VINEYARDS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10OLIVER LOGGING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GREGORY J. BUSALACCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JAGUAR FARM LABOR CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STERLING HILL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RICHARD IEST DAIRY I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HARK ORCHIDS LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TORRES GUILLERMO DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JOE FICHER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JOSE JAVIER GUTIERREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WATKINS TOBACCO CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ATKINSON STAFFING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREENVIEW FARMING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AKITA FARM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ROSENDALE DAIRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROMAN ARROYO DBA ARR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LAKE LABISH FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NIELSEN BROTHERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SHIRLEY HERRING DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Root Brothers Farm, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Root Brothers Farm has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Root Brothers Farm in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Root Brothers Farm is the #934 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($4,900).

How Root Brothers Farm Compares

Root Brothers Farm's 0.50 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-12

Last Inspection

2014-08-30

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,450 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,900

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,100 from the initial assessment of $7,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Root Brothers Farm Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 1 2.4
Total Penalty $4,900 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,450 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Root Brothers Farm, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,900 here).

Southern Gulf Citrus, INC $4,900 FL Jones County Cotton Gin, INC. $4,900 NC Michigan Pure Med LLC DBA Common Citizen $4,900 MI S. G. Harvesting, LLC $4,900 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

George Amaral Ranches, INC. 2 insp. Gonzales, CA Davis Vineyards, INC 2 insp. Madera, CA Oliver Logging Company 2 insp. Talbotton, GA Gregory J. Busalacchi Farms, INC. 2 insp. Lodi, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Osiel Ramirez
Sparta, NC
1 inspections $1,050
Southern Gulf Citrus, INC
Punta Gorda, FL
2 inspections $4,900
Jones County Cotton Gin, INC.
Trenton, NC
2 inspections $4,900
Michigan Pure Med LLC DBA Common Citizen
Marshall, MI
5 inspections $4,900
S. G. Harvesting, LLC
Arcadia, FL
2 inspections $4,900

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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 Root Brothers Farm safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Root Brothers Farm's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Root Brothers Farm have? ▼
Root Brothers Farm has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Root Brothers Farm had? ▼
Root Brothers Farm has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-12 and the most recent on 2014-08-30. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Root Brothers Farm? ▼
Root Brothers Farm has been assessed $4,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,000 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Root Brothers Farm have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Root Brothers Farm has 1 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 Root Brothers Farm operate in? ▼
Root Brothers Farm operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111998). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Root Brothers Farm rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Root Brothers Farm ranks #56,108 (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 Root Brothers Farm's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Root Brothers Farm's total OSHA penalty of $4,900 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Osiel Ramirez in Sparta, NC is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $1,050 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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