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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Catskill, NY

Sunrise Farms, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sunrise Farms, INC. ranks #51,625 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty13% serious
$5,683
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#51,625
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sunrise Farms, INC. in Catskill, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,683. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sunrise Farms, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,625 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cramer's Inc. in Mount Joy, PA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
12.5%
of violations were serious
#51,625
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sunrise Farms, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sunrise Farms, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$5,683 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sunrise Farms, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE SUN VALLEY GROUP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9VALLEY FRESH FOODS I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BACKYARD FARMS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MOANA NURSERY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SURCO LOG INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FRANK E POLEHN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BOYLE FAMILY FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FARMER'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: 1CONTRERAS ORCHARDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PLUMLEY CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Sunrise Farms, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Sunrise Farms, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

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

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Sunrise Farms, INC. sits at penalty rank #865 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($5,683 assessed).

How Sunrise Farms, INC. Compares

Sunrise Farms, INC.'s 2.67 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 (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-08-13

Last Inspection

2023-05-22

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,894

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $1,894 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

12.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

87.5% 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

$20,838

Current Penalty Amount

$5,683

Penalty Reduction

72.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,155 from the initial assessment of $20,838. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Sunrise Farms, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 8 2.4
Total Penalty $5,683 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,894 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,683 here).

Cascade Forestry INC $5,675 CA Cypress Creek Blueberry Farms, INC. $5,670 NC MD Labor LLC $5,700 CA Belonave Ranch, LLC $5,710 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Sun Valley Group 3 insp. Arcata, CA Valley Fresh Foods INC. 3 insp. Denair, CA Backyard Farms, LLC. 3 insp. Madison, ME Moana Nursery INC 3 insp. Canby, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lambert Floral LC
Salt Lake City, UT
0 inspections $0
Cramer's Inc.
Mount Joy, PA
0 inspections $0
Cascade Forestry INC
Castella, CA
2 inspections $5,675
Lagunita Harvesting, LLC
Avon Park, FL
0 inspections $0
Cypress Creek Blueberry Farms, INC.
Garland, NC
3 inspections $5,670

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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 Sunrise Farms, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sunrise Farms, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 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 Sunrise Farms, INC. have? ▼
Sunrise Farms, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,683.
How many OSHA inspections has Sunrise Farms, INC. had? ▼
Sunrise Farms, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-08-13 and the most recent on 2023-05-22. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sunrise Farms, INC.? ▼
Sunrise Farms, INC. has been assessed $5,683 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,838 (a 72.7% reduction).
Does Sunrise Farms, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sunrise 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.
What industry does Sunrise Farms, INC. operate in? ▼
Sunrise Farms, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112310). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sunrise Farms, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sunrise Farms, INC. ranks #51,625 (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 Sunrise Farms, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sunrise Farms, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,683 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cramer's Inc. in Mount Joy, PA 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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