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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Greenville, MI

Thorlund Brothers

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Thorlund Brothers ranks #86,959 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$980
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#86,959
of 99,447 penalized employers

Thorlund Brothers in Greenville, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $980. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Thorlund Brothers 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,959 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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. For comparison, Garroutte Farms, INC. in Watsonville, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $975 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#86,959
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Thorlund Brothers compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Thorlund Brothers runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$980 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% 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 Thorlund Brothers.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMCKAY HARDWOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HAYKINGDOM INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SUNRISE FRESH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PACIFIC FARM MANAGEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OASIS BERRY FARMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GC HARVESTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW HOPE DAIRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21MATTHEW & THOMAS MAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FARMERS GIN & PEANUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ARTESIA FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PASTIME LAKES HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OREGON WOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HUERTA FAMILY FARMS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GDD FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21G & P AG MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEW EXCELSIOR FARMIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GOLDEN STATE BULB GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BRAR FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLACK BUTTE ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MEADOW RIDGE FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Thorlund Brothers, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Thorlund Brothers has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Thorlund Brothers in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Thorlund Brothers ranks #1,615 at $980 current penalty.

How Thorlund Brothers Compares

Thorlund Brothers's 2.00 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 well below peers (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-11-14

Last Inspection

2023-04-27

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$490

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $490 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$1,100

Current Penalty Amount

$980

Penalty Reduction

10.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $120 from the initial assessment of $1,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Thorlund Brothers Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $980 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $490 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Thorlund Brothers, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($980 here).

Roberto Puentes $980 CA Kandola Farms $975 CA Marz Farms INC. $975 CA Garroutte Farms, INC. $975 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

McKay Hardwoods LLC 2 insp. Loudonville, OH Haykingdom INC 2 insp. Imperial, CA Sunrise Fresh, LLC 2 insp. Stockton, CA Pacific Farm Management, INC. 2 insp. Firebaugh, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Roberto Puentes
Wasco, CA
2 inspections $980
Kandola Farms
Atwater, CA
2 inspections $975
Marz Farms INC.
Camarillo, CA
2 inspections $975
Garroutte Farms, INC.
Watsonville, CA
2 inspections $975
Paramount Citrus LLC
Delano, CA
2 inspections $975

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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 Thorlund Brothers safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Thorlund Brothers's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Thorlund Brothers have? ▼
Thorlund Brothers has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $980.
How many OSHA inspections has Thorlund Brothers had? ▼
Thorlund Brothers has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-14 and the most recent on 2023-04-27. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Thorlund Brothers? ▼
Thorlund Brothers has been assessed $980 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,100 (a 10.9% reduction).
Does Thorlund Brothers have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Thorlund Brothers has 2 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 Thorlund Brothers operate in? ▼
Thorlund Brothers operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111150). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Thorlund Brothers rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Thorlund Brothers ranks #86,959 (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 Thorlund Brothers's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Thorlund Brothers's total OSHA penalty of $980 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Garroutte Farms, INC. in Watsonville, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $975 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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