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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Rotan, TX

Rotan Gin Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rotan Gin Company ranks #14,106 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$24,017
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#14,106
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rotan Gin Company in Rotan, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,017. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rotan Gin Company 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,106 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Erwin-Keith, INC in Wynne, AR is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $24,000 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#14,106
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rotan Gin Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Rotan Gin Company runs far above peers (7.0x 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

$24,017 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Rotan Gin Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWAIKELE FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WOODCREST DAIRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HILLTOWN PACKING CO.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GLOBAL SEAS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CAMPBELL CONTRACT CU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NYSDEC STAMFORD SUB-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8EMERALD VALLEY RANCHES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2VOLLES DAIRY FARM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5B T LOFTUS RANCHES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AVALON ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MORADA PRODUCE CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH VALLEY MUSHROO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MILLICOMA LOGGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WAWONA PACKING CO. LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5VALLEY AG ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WHISPERING MEADOWS E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TRI-COUNTY GIN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ROSE ACRE FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NORMAN'S NURSERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17MOON VALLEY NURSERY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Rotan Gin Company, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Rotan Gin Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Rotan Gin Company in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Rotan Gin Company ranks #223 at $24,017 current penalty.

How Rotan Gin Company Compares

Rotan Gin Company's 3.00 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 far above peers (7.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-02-10

Last Inspection

2019-07-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,006

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $8,006 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

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

$52,863

Current Penalty Amount

$24,017

Penalty Reduction

54.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,846 from the initial assessment of $52,863. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Rotan Gin Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 9 2.4
Total Penalty $24,017 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,006 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rotan Gin Company, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,017 here).

Horizon Nut, LLC $24,000 CA Erwin-Keith, INC $24,000 AR Labor Pro, INC. $24,085 CA Aloun Farm INC $24,160 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Waikele Farms INC 3 insp. Kunia, HI Woodcrest Dairy, LLC 3 insp. Lisbon, NY Hilltown Packing CO., INC. 3 insp. Salinas, CA Global Seas LLC 3 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Law Tieng's Farm LLC
Waipahu, HI
0 inspections $0
Horizon Nut, LLC
Tulare, CA
2 inspections $24,000
Erwin-Keith, INC
Wynne, AR
3 inspections $24,000
Navarro, Rogelio (H2ALC)
Felda, FL
0 inspections $0
Alan Riley Properties, LLC
Payson, UT
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 Rotan Gin Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rotan Gin Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Rotan Gin Company have? ▼
Rotan Gin Company has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,017.
How many OSHA inspections has Rotan Gin Company had? ▼
Rotan Gin Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-10 and the most recent on 2019-07-18. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rotan Gin Company? ▼
Rotan Gin Company has been assessed $24,017 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,863 (a 54.6% reduction).
Does Rotan Gin Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rotan Gin Company has 9 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 Rotan Gin Company operate in? ▼
Rotan Gin Company operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115111). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rotan Gin Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rotan Gin Company ranks #14,106 (the top quarter 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 Rotan Gin Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rotan Gin Company's total OSHA penalty of $24,017 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (7.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Erwin-Keith, INC in Wynne, AR is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $24,000 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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