Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Halstad, MN

Valley Tissue Culture, Inc

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $1,472 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
0
OSHA inspections
$1,472
Back wages owed

Valley Tissue Culture, Inc in Halstad, MN has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

Compliance score

A 90/100
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($1K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Valley Tissue Culture, Inc in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Valley Tissue Culture, Inc ranks #2,595 among 2,875 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with WHD recoveries ($1,472). Valley Tissue Culture, Inc carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #2,595 of 2,875 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers on WHD back wages ($1,472).

How Valley Tissue Culture, Inc Compares

Valley Tissue Culture, Inc in Halstad, MN has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, DeForge Farm & Greenhouse Inc. in Schenectady, NY has 0 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Valley Tissue Culture, Inc to date. The Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average runs $3,448 per employer.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,472
Employees Affected
6
WHD Violations
9
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$245
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,472

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Valley Tissue Culture, Inc owed $1,472 in back wages to 6 employees across 1 case and 9 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Valley Tissue Culture, Inc compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Valley Tissue Culture, Inc Industry Avg
Inspections 0 1.4
Violations 0 2.4
Total Penalty $0 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,537

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  • Valley Tissue Culture, Inc also carries $1,472 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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

Has Valley Tissue Culture, Inc been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Valley Tissue Culture, Inc, resulting in $1,472 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Valley Tissue Culture, Inc operate in?
Valley Tissue Culture, Inc operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111419). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Valley Tissue Culture, Inc owes me wages?
If you believe Valley Tissue Culture, Inc owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,472 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Valley Tissue Culture, Inc's safety record compare to industry average?
Valley Tissue Culture, Inc's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, DeForge Farm & Greenhouse Inc. in Schenectady, NY 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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