COSTA FARMS, LLC is a nursery and tree production employer in MIAMI, FL. Federal records show 7 OSHA inspections with 7 violations and $19,846 in penalties. 2 workplace fatality investigations on record. 1 Wage & Hour Division enforcement case on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

COSTA FARMS, LLC

21800 SW 162ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FL, 33170

111421 — Nursery and Tree Production

5,078 employees

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspections

7 violations

$19,846 in penalties

Violations across 2 federal agencies

Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.

2 fatalities1 National Emphasis Program inspections4 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

3.6

Industry Avg DART

2.2

Self-Reported DART

4.5

Self-Reported TRIR

5.8

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$19,846

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

HIGH

SVEP Flag

Data Insights

History Span

15 years

Last Activity

3yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.5/yr

Violation Rate

0.5/yr

Violation Severity Mix

57% serious$2,835 avg per violation$2,835 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHAWHD$19,846 total across all agencies

TRIR vs Industry Avg

+2.2

Above industry average

DART vs Industry Avg

+2.3

Above industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Planned

Complaint

Referral

Follow-up

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 57% of inspections

Recidivism: 3 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

93%

Worse than most peers

vs 61 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

98%

Inspection Frequency Percentile

98%

Motor Carrier Safety (FMCSA)

DOT Number

2845168

Operation Type

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, BLS). Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is COSTA FARMS, LLC's OSHA violation history?: COSTA FARMS, LLC has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $19,846 in total penalties.
How does COSTA FARMS, LLC's safety record compare to its industry?: COSTA FARMS, LLC operates in the nursery and tree production industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.6. COSTA FARMS, LLC's self-reported DART rate is 4.5 compared to an industry average of 2.2.
Has COSTA FARMS, LLC had any workplace fatalities?: Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving COSTA FARMS, LLC.