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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Hood River, OR

Thomsen Orchards INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Thomsen Orchards INC ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$200
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Thomsen Orchards INC in Hood River, OR has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Thomsen Orchards INC 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Ken Wertenberger Orchards in Wapato, WA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $200 in current penalties.

3.2
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 43/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Thomsen Orchards INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Thomsen Orchards INC runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$200 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Thomsen Orchards INC.

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Thomsen Orchards INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Thomsen Orchards INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Thomsen Orchards INC ranks #2,064 at $200 current penalty.

How Thomsen Orchards INC Compares

Thomsen Orchards INC's 3.20 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 well below peers (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-09-15

Last Inspection

2012-07-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$40

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.2 violations per visit. That's $40 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

6.3% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

93.8% 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

$200

Current Penalty Amount

$200

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

Metric Thomsen Orchards INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.4
Violations 16 2.4
Total Penalty $200 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $40 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Thomsen Orchards INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($200 here).

Ken Wertenberger Orchards $200 WA Ag3 Gardens $200 WA Andrade FLC, INC. $200 CA T-y Nursery $200 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Rehbel Industries IN Receivership 5 insp. Lansing, MI Monterey Mushrooms, INC. 5 insp. Royal Oaks, CA Red Sun Farms, LLC 5 insp. Dublin, VA Country Cousins INC 5 insp. Mount Vernon, WA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jerome M Rosa & Carole E Rosa
Gervais, OR
3 inspections $200
Iron Horse Logging INC
Vida, OR
2 inspections $200
Gassner Logging INC
Philomath, OR
4 inspections $200
Ken Wertenberger Orchards
Wapato, WA
2 inspections $200
Ag3 Gardens
Belfair, WA
2 inspections $200

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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 Thomsen Orchards INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Thomsen Orchards INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 5 inspections. 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 Thomsen Orchards INC have? ▼
Thomsen Orchards INC has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $200.
How many OSHA inspections has Thomsen Orchards INC had? ▼
Thomsen Orchards INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-15 and the most recent on 2012-07-11. This averages 3.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Thomsen Orchards INC? ▼
Thomsen Orchards INC has been assessed $200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Thomsen Orchards INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Thomsen Orchards INC has 0 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Thomsen Orchards INC operate in? ▼
Thomsen Orchards INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111339). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Thomsen Orchards INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Thomsen Orchards INC ranks #97,721 (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 Thomsen Orchards INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Thomsen Orchards INC's total OSHA penalty of $200 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ken Wertenberger Orchards in Wapato, WA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $200 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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