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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Mascoutah, IL

Wehmeyer Seed Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wehmeyer Seed Company ranks #23,852 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$15,116
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,852
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wehmeyer Seed Company in Mascoutah, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,116. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wehmeyer Seed Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,852 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Hartland Farms in Lakin, KS is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#23,852
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Wehmeyer Seed Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Wehmeyer Seed Company runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$15,116 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wehmeyer Seed Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedYOLO HULLING AND SHE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CUSTOM ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BLAND FARMS NEW YORK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BABE FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KENTER CANYON FARMS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KENNY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6G FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ANTONIO SOLORIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MURANAKA FARM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRECISION HAY HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CARL L BROWN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUMMER HARVEST, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TD CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RC ORCHARDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JESUS L. QUINTERO, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FRUIT HARVEST FAMILY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ONSTOTT ORCHARDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALVARO MANDUJANO JR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BUREAU OF RECLAMATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VILLAGE FARMS/PRESID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Wehmeyer Seed Company, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Wehmeyer Seed Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Wehmeyer Seed Company in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Wehmeyer Seed Company ranks #403 at $15,116 current penalty.

How Wehmeyer Seed Company Compares

Wehmeyer Seed Company's 2.50 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 (4.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-02-15

Last Inspection

2019-02-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,558

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $7,558 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$34,476

Current Penalty Amount

$15,116

Penalty Reduction

56.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,360 from the initial assessment of $34,476. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Wehmeyer Seed Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $15,116 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,558 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wehmeyer Seed Company, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,116 here).

Intergrow Greenhouses Inc. $15,120 NY Birdsong Corporation $15,098 VA Champlain Orchards, INC. $15,142 VT Haykingdom INC $15,190 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Yolo Hulling and Shelling, LLC 2 insp. Dunnigan, CA Custom Orchards INC 2 insp. Bridgeport, WA Bland Farms New York LLC 2 insp. Sterling, NY Babe Farms INC 2 insp. Santa Maria, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Henderson Farms
Evensville, TN
0 inspections $0
Birdsong Corporation
Suffolk, VA
6 inspections $15,098
Champlain Orchards, INC.
Shoreham, VT
3 inspections $15,142
Victoria Vineyard Management
Napa, CA
0 inspections $0
Hartland Farms
Lakin, KS
0 inspections $0

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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 Wehmeyer Seed Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wehmeyer Seed Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Wehmeyer Seed Company have? ▼
Wehmeyer Seed Company has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,116.
How many OSHA inspections has Wehmeyer Seed Company had? ▼
Wehmeyer Seed Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-15 and the most recent on 2019-02-22. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wehmeyer Seed Company? ▼
Wehmeyer Seed Company has been assessed $15,116 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $34,476 (a 56.2% reduction).
Does Wehmeyer Seed Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wehmeyer Seed Company has 4 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 Wehmeyer Seed Company operate in? ▼
Wehmeyer Seed Company operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111998). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wehmeyer Seed Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wehmeyer Seed Company ranks #23,852 (the top quarter 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 Wehmeyer Seed Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wehmeyer Seed Company's total OSHA penalty of $15,116 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hartland Farms in Lakin, KS 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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