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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Minooka, IL

United Central Orchids, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Central Orchids, INC. ranks #42,006 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty63% serious
$7,888
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#42,006
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Central Orchids, INC. in Minooka, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,888. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United Central Orchids, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,006 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Johnson Harvesting, Inc. - H2A LC in Wauchula, FL is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#42,006
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How United Central Orchids, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows United Central Orchids, INC. runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$7,888 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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 United Central Orchids, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.62.857.29.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSHELTON BRIGHT LEAF,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JSMM FARMS PARTNERSHIP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BUTTONWILLOW GINNING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VERA'S NURSERY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUBLETTE FEEDERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DIMARE FRESH INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LONE STAR CALF RANCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RAM LUMBER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TRAINA DRIED FRUIT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VILLA ROSE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ESQUIVIAS FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRAPEMAN FARMS, LP D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OSR ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALL READY FARM LABOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALEJANDRA MARQUEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DEXTER DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FAITH FARMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAM ANDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAROA FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FLORAL NATIVE NURSER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3United Central Orchi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
United Central Orchids, INC. has 2 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.

United Central Orchids, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, United Central Orchids, INC. sits at penalty rank #697 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($7,888 assessed).

How United Central Orchids, INC. Compares

United Central Orchids, INC.'s 4.00 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 above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-04-29

Last Inspection

2015-04-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,944

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $3,944 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$14,000

Current Penalty Amount

$7,888

Penalty Reduction

43.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,112 from the initial assessment of $14,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric United Central Orchids, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 8 2.4
Total Penalty $7,888 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,944 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United Central Orchids, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,888 here).

Arturo Godinez Anguiano $7,890 CA Del Sol Harvesting, LLC $7,875 CA Curio Cultivation, LLC $7,875 MD Lassen Canyon Nursery, INC. $7,875 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Shelton Bright Leaf, INC. 2 insp. DRY Fork, VA JSMM Farms Partnership 2 insp. Albion, NE Buttonwillow Ginning Company 2 insp. Buttonwillow, CA Vera's Nursery INC 2 insp. Miami, FL

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Arturo Godinez Anguiano
Delano, CA
2 inspections $7,890
Johnson Harvesting, Inc. - H2A LC
Wauchula, FL
0 inspections $0
Bradley Racing Stables
Frankfort, KY
0 inspections $0
Curio Cultivation, LLC
Timonium, MD
2 inspections $7,875
Lassen Canyon Nursery, INC.
Manteca, CA
2 inspections $7,875

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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 United Central Orchids, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Central Orchids, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 United Central Orchids, INC. have? ▼
United Central Orchids, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,888.
How many OSHA inspections has United Central Orchids, INC. had? ▼
United Central Orchids, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-29 and the most recent on 2015-04-29. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Central Orchids, INC.? ▼
United Central Orchids, INC. has been assessed $7,888 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,000 (a 43.7% reduction).
Does United Central Orchids, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Central Orchids, INC. has 5 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 United Central Orchids, INC. operate in? ▼
United Central Orchids, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111421). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does United Central Orchids, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Central Orchids, INC. ranks #42,006 (the upper 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 United Central Orchids, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Central Orchids, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,888 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Johnson Harvesting, Inc. - H2A LC in Wauchula, FL 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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