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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Sumner, WA

Sound Turf Farms

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sound Turf Farms ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,400
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sound Turf Farms in Sumner, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sound Turf Farms 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Deans MT Logging CO in Noti, OR is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,400 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sound Turf Farms compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sound Turf Farms runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,400 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Sound Turf Farms.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFARMER'S PRIDE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2VIEIRA AGRICULTURAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HONALD INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15HINMAN ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13OATES ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SATICOY LEMON ASSOCI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ERWIN-KEITH, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19FAIRFIELD FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FIVE OAK FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ZUCKERMAN FAMILY FAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ASSOCIATED FRUIT CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PLUMLEY CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MINTURN HULLER COOPE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2R & T TRUCKING & EXC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NYSDEC ROME FISH HAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BRENT STRICKLAND, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16COLORADO FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5VAN WINGERDEN INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SEQUOIA FARM LABOR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PEREZ FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Sound Turf Farms, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21
Sound Turf Farms has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Sound Turf Farms in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Sound Turf Farms is the #1,463 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($1,400).

How Sound Turf Farms Compares

Sound Turf Farms's 7.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-19

Last Inspection

2010-11-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$467

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $467 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$1,400

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Sound Turf Farms Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 21 2.4
Total Penalty $1,400 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $467 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sound Turf Farms, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,400 here).

NC State Natural Resources Foundation, INC. $1,400 NC Arbor Kitchen LLC $1,400 MI Deans MT Logging CO $1,400 OR Commercial Thinning Systems INC $1,400 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Farmer's Pride 3 insp. Fredericksburg, PA Vieira Agricultural Enterprises, LLC 3 insp. Livingston, CA Honald INC 3 insp. The Dalles, OR Hinman Orchards INC 3 insp. Hood River, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

NC State Natural Resources Foundation, INC.
Maysville, NC
2 inspections $1,400
Arbor Kitchen LLC
Ann Arbor, MI
2 inspections $1,400
Deans MT Logging CO
Noti, OR
2 inspections $1,400
Commercial Thinning Systems INC
Noti, OR
3 inspections $1,400
Darren Hoff
Caruthers, CA
2 inspections $1,400

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What to do with this record

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

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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 Sound Turf Farms safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sound Turf Farms's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sound Turf Farms have? ▼
Sound Turf Farms has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Sound Turf Farms had? ▼
Sound Turf Farms has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-19 and the most recent on 2010-11-29. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sound Turf Farms? ▼
Sound Turf Farms has been assessed $1,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sound Turf Farms have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sound Turf Farms has 7 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 Sound Turf Farms operate in? ▼
Sound Turf Farms operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111334). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sound Turf Farms rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sound Turf Farms ranks #82,453 (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 Sound Turf Farms's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sound Turf Farms's total OSHA penalty of $1,400 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Deans MT Logging CO in Noti, OR is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $1,400 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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