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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Dayton, NV

Sylvan America, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sylvan America, INC. ranks #20,291 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty64% serious
$17,649
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#20,291
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sylvan America, INC. in Dayton, NV has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,649. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sylvan America, INC. 5 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,291 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pavero Cold Storage in Highland, NY is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#20,291
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 58/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sylvan America, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sylvan America, INC. runs far above peers (5.1x 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

$17,649 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sylvan America, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOLINAS FARMING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1DE JAGER FARMS SOUTH, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13MONTEREY MUSHROOMS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3HALL MANAGEMENT CORP., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1HAWKEYE PRIDE EGG FA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19USDA FOREST SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10THE GROWERS COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0DRY HOLLOW FAMILY OR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3DAN AVILA DBA DAN AV…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15TASTEFUL SELECTIONS,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11MICHIGAN PURE MED LL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5TANIMURA & ANTLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0COOPER FAMILY ORCHAR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11SUN PACIFIC FARMING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15REITER BERRY FARMS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7HILLTOWN PACKING CO.…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1DAHLGREN LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1YASUI INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16AG FORCE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1WAYNE FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2Sylvan America, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11
Sylvan America, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Sylvan America, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Sylvan America, INC. is the #347 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($17,649).

How Sylvan America, INC. Compares

Sylvan America, INC.'s 2.20 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 (5.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-12-06

Last Inspection

2024-01-30

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,530

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 5 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $3,530 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$35,177

Current Penalty Amount

$17,649

Penalty Reduction

49.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,528 from the initial assessment of $35,177. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Sylvan America, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.4
Violations 11 2.4
Total Penalty $17,649 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,530 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sylvan America, INC., both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,649 here).

Tonascia Farms, INC $17,650 CA AL Pak Labor, INC. $17,600 CA F&O Farm Labor Contracting INC $17,700 CA Richter Bros INC. $17,560 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Colinas Farming Company 5 insp. Rutherford, CA DE Jager Farms South 5 insp. Chowchilla, CA Monterey Mushrooms, INC. 5 insp. Zellwood, FL Hall Management CORP. 5 insp. Huron, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tonascia Farms, INC
Hollister, CA
2 inspections $17,650
Pure Beauty Farms
Greensboro, GA
0 inspections $0
Pavero Cold Storage
Highland, NY
0 inspections $0
PGM Packing, INC.
Yuma, AZ
1 inspections $900
Niemi Ranch
Buffalo, SD
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 Sylvan America, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sylvan America, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 5 inspections, including 7 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 Sylvan America, INC. have? ▼
Sylvan America, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,649.
How many OSHA inspections has Sylvan America, INC. had? ▼
Sylvan America, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-06 and the most recent on 2024-01-30. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sylvan America, INC.? ▼
Sylvan America, INC. has been assessed $17,649 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,177 (a 49.8% reduction).
Does Sylvan America, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sylvan America, INC. 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 Sylvan America, INC. operate in? ▼
Sylvan America, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111411). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sylvan America, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sylvan America, INC. ranks #20,291 (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 Sylvan America, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sylvan America, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,649 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pavero Cold Storage in Highland, NY 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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