Establishment profile
AMERICAN PLANT FOOD CO., INC.
5258 RIVER RD., BETHESDA, MD, 20816
444220 — Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores
Summary
AMERICAN PLANT FOOD CO., INC. has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 2 years of recorded history, with $563 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 24 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 87th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4442 within MD. Peer group: 24 employers.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2024-03-08 | Complaint | 8 | 2 | $563 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on AMERICAN PLANT FOOD CO., INC. from 16 federal data sources plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, USAspending federal contracts, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is AMERICAN PLANT FOOD CO., INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- AMERICAN PLANT FOOD CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 8 violations and $563 in total penalties.
- How does AMERICAN PLANT FOOD CO., INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- AMERICAN PLANT FOOD CO., INC. operates in the nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.8.