Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Fairview, OR

Townsend Farms INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Townsend Farms INC has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

25% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Townsend Farms INC in Fairview, OR 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. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Townsend Farms INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Purple Haze Lavender LTD in Sequim, WA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious

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.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Townsend Farms INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTEMILT GROWERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SUNRISE FARM LABOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AJK ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PERFORMANCE PACKAGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CASCADE FORESTRY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SCOTT FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PARKER & REICHMAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17AYALA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5R & T FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MADERA AGRICULTURAL SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GREEN BEAN PACKER INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FRESH LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GRAINGER FARMS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1J. S. WEST MILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CENTRAL VALLEY MEAT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MASSGROW, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FRUITY AG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TILLMAN PRODUCERS COOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BEEF NORTHWEST FEEDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25FANNY LAN FANG KUANG TAM DBA KENNY TAM NURSERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Townsend Farms INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Townsend Farms INC 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.

How Townsend Farms INC Compares

Townsend Farms INC's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Townsend Farms INC to date. The Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average runs $3,448 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-17

Last Inspection

2012-08-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Townsend Farms INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $0 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,537

Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar OSHA inspection count

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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 Townsend Farms INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Townsend Farms INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Townsend Farms INC have?
Townsend Farms INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Townsend Farms INC had?
Townsend Farms INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-17 and the most recent on 2012-08-21. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Townsend Farms INC?
Townsend Farms INC has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,100 (a 100.0% reduction).
Does Townsend Farms INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Townsend 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 Townsend Farms INC operate in?
Townsend Farms INC 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.
How does Townsend Farms INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Townsend Farms INC's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Purple Haze Lavender LTD in Sequim, WA 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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