Wholesale Trade · McAllen, TX

Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. ranks #29,643 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty64% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$12,123
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #29,643
of 99,447 penalized employers

Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. in McAllen, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,123. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,643 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Oxygen Plus in Manchester, TN is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection: 63.6%
of violations were serious: #29,643
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Val Verde Vegetable CO…

$12,123
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$12,123 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC..

Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. sits at penalty rank #1,429 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($12,123 assessed).

How Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. Compares

Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC.'s 5.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-11-29

Last Inspection

2017-11-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,062

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $6,062 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

63.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$20,207

Current Penalty Amount

$12,123

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,084 from the initial assessment of $20,207. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	11	5.5
Total Penalty	$12,123	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,062	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,123 here).

Herbers Ag $12,130 IA Chippewa Valley Bean Company $12,114 WI Ecullet INC $12,143 WA Builders Firstsource-Atlantic Group, LLC $12,090 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Superior Plus Energy Services INC. 2 insp. Oak Ridge, NJ Cedar Valley Recycling & Transfer 2 insp. Waterloo, IA Valle del Sol Jones, LLC 2 insp. Reedley, CA Hexatronic Rochester Cable INC. 2 insp. Culpeper, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

2 inspections $12,130

Chippewa Valley Bean Company

Menomonie, WI

2 inspections $12,114

Ecullet INC

Seattle, WA

2 inspections $12,143

Builders Firstsource-Atlantic Group, LLC

Chesapeake, VA

2 inspections $12,090

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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 Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. have? ▼

Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,123.

How many OSHA inspections has Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. had? ▼

Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-11-29 and the most recent on 2017-11-30. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC.? ▼

Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. has been assessed $12,123 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,207 (a 40.0% reduction).

Does Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Val Verde Vegetable CO., 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 Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. operate in? ▼

Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424480). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC. ranks #29,643 (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 Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Val Verde Vegetable CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,123 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Oxygen Plus in Manchester, TN is a similar wholesale trade 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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