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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Vineland, NJ

Russo Farms, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Russo Farms, INC. ranks #63,560 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
$3,675
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#63,560
of 99,447 penalized employers

Russo Farms, INC. in Vineland, NJ 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: $3,675. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $12,205 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Russo Farms, INC. 2 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #63,560 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $12,205 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers. For comparison, Western Range Association in Twin Falls, ID is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#63,560
of 99,447 penalized employers
$12,205
in back wages recovered

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.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $12K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($6K 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 Russo Farms, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Russo Farms, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$3,675 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% 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 Russo Farms, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTROYER GROWERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MILKY WAY DAIRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3T.M. DUCHÉ NUT CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHERN VALLEY FRUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CRESCO LABS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CARDILE BROTHERS MUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COX VINEYARDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DESPERADO DAIRY FARM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FRANCO LABOR CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMES F SIRI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CATALINOS BERRY FARM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JC OFF SHOOTS & DATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FISHER FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BRADY GIRT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WES FEEDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PERFORMANCE CATTLE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JR CUSTOM HARVESTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CASEY HULL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VALLEY HARVESTING LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Russo Farms, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Russo Farms, INC. 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.

Russo Farms, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Russo Farms, INC. ranks #1,064 at $3,675 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Russo Farms, INC. ranks #1,024 among 2,875 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with WHD recoveries ($12,205).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,675 OSHA penalties plus $12,205 WHD back wages (76.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Russo Farms, INC. Compares

Russo Farms, INC.'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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-03

Last Inspection

2024-06-26

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,838

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 14 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,838 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

$4,900

Current Penalty Amount

$3,675

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$15,880

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,225 from the initial assessment of $4,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$12,205
Employees Affected
6
WHD Violations
12
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,034
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$6,103

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Russo Farms, INC. owed $12,205 in back wages to 6 employees across 2 cases and 12 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 Russo Farms, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Russo Farms, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 1 2.4
Total Penalty $3,675 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,838 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Russo Farms, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,675 here).

Ayala Corporation $3,675 CA Rolling Hills Nut Company, INC. $3,700 CA Sandhu Brothers Farms $3,650 CA Jackson Hop, LLC $3,650 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Troyer Growers, INC. 2 insp. Waterford, PA Milky Way Dairy, LLC 2 insp. Maricopa, AZ T.M. Duché Nut CO., INC. 2 insp. Orland, CA Southern Valley Fruit & Vegetable, INC. 2 insp. Norman Park, GA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Blackburn Farming CO., INC.
Firebaugh, CA
2 inspections $15,875
Eat Sweet Farms
Santa Maria, CA
3 inspections $15,900
Lion Farms L.L.C.
Madera, CA
4 inspections $15,900
The Whaley Place
Forest Hill, LA
0 inspections $0
Western Range Association
Twin Falls, ID
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Russo Farms, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Russo Farms, INC. against Blackburn Farming CO., INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Russo Farms, INC.'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
  • Russo Farms, INC. also carries $12,205 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 Russo Farms, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Russo Farms, INC.'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 Russo Farms, INC. have? ▼
Russo Farms, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,675.
How many OSHA inspections has Russo Farms, INC. had? ▼
Russo Farms, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-03 and the most recent on 2024-06-26. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Russo Farms, INC.? ▼
Russo Farms, INC. has been assessed $3,675 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,900 (a 25.0% reduction). Additionally, $12,205 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Russo Farms, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Russo Farms, INC. 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.
Has Russo Farms, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Russo Farms, INC., resulting in $12,205 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Russo Farms, INC. operate in? ▼
Russo Farms, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111219). 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 Russo Farms, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Russo Farms, INC. 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 $12,205 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Russo Farms, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Russo Farms, INC. ranks #63,560 (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 Russo Farms, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Russo Farms, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,675 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Western Range Association in Twin Falls, ID 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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