Establishment profile
FARMERS FERTILIZER CO., INC.
127 MILL ST., SMITHS GROVE, KY, 42171
Summary
FARMERS FERTILIZER CO., INC. has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 43 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 77th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 27,144 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 77th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 40 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FARMERS FERTILIZER CO., INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1985 | Oct 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 D01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1985 | Oct 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1985 | Oct 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 C01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1983 | Apr 1983 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations. Peer group: 27,144 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FARMERS FERTILIZER CO., INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for FARMERS FERTILIZER CO., INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 40+ years. Most recent activity: 40 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for FARMERS FERTILIZER CO., INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FARMERS FERTILIZER CO., INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for FARMERS FERTILIZER CO., INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for FARMERS FERTILIZER CO., INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FARMERS FERTILIZER CO., INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FARMERS FERTILIZER CO., INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of AgricultureURGENT-PURCHASE OF 972 GALLONS OF PURCHASE OF 972 GALLONS OF STATIC SPINOSAD ME FOR CALIFORNIA.contract · Last action 2025-03-06$1,431,456
- Department of AgricultureFERTILIZER AND APPLICATION FY2023contract · Last action 2024-02-07$660,328
- Department of AgricultureFERTILIZER FOR CROP PRODUCTION FY25contract · Last action 2025-02-25$622,160
- Department of AgricultureFERTILIZER (1629)contract · Last action 2017-04-25$384,200
- Department of AgricultureEMERGENCY PURCHASE FOR CALIFORNIA OF 240 GALLONS OF STATIC SPINOSAD ME, ESTIMATED $1,495 PER GALLON (TOTAL OF $358,800), WITH ABILITY TO MAKE A SECOND PURCHASE IN FY24 FOR UP TO 1,460 GALLONS. ACCOUNTING CODE: 24XXPQED0624CCCEMFFGNNT0001, (RIVERSIDEcontract · Last action 2024-02-13$357,211
- Department of AgriculturePESTICIDE AND APPLICATION FY2024contract · Last action 2024-02-23$316,938
- Department of AgricultureFERTILIZER (1512)contract · Last action 2022-02-28$292,816
- Department of AgricultureFERTILIZER (1255) 46-0-0 FERTILIZER 50 TN $374.00 $18,700.00 10-34-0 FERTILIZER 50 TN $476.00 $23,800.00 11-52-0. FERTILIZER 75 TN $454.00 $34,050.00 32-0-0 FERTILIZER 700 TN $253.60 $177,520.00contract · Last action 2017-09-26$263,969
- Department of AgricultureMORATORIUM: PESTS: NEW WORLD SCREWWORM - PHARMACEUTICALS AND PESTICIDEScontract · Last action 2025-10-14$246,375
- Department of DefenseFURNISH AND DELIVER AQUATIC HERBICIDEcontract · Last action 2009-09-08$235,900
- Department of AgriculturePESTICIDES AND SPRAY ADDITIVES. SEE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.contract · Last action 2022-01-19$227,776
- Department of the InteriorROUND UP CONCENTRATEcontract · Last action 2022-06-03$216,030
- Department of DefenseLIQUID FERTILIZER, 32-0-0, UREA AMMONIUMcontract · Last action 2022-12-14$205,365
- Department of DefenseFURNISH AND DELIVER IN 12 PDU PER BOTTLE, AQUATIC HERBICIDEcontract · Last action 2023-04-10$205,056
- Department of DefenseHERBICIDE PURCHASE FOR LAKE SEMINOLEcontract · Last action 2020-09-04$201,372
- Department of DefenseTHE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AT THE WOODRUFF/SEMINOLE SITE HERBICIDES PURCHASE.contract · Last action 2025-08-27$200,230
- Department of the InteriorINSECTICIDEcontract · Last action 2009-06-11$199,653
- Department of the InteriorSND BLACK MOUNTAIN REJUVRA HERBICIDE TREATMENTcontract · Last action 2025-05-21$169,439
- Department of AgriculturePROVIDE FERTILIZER FOR U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTERcontract · Last action 2016-09-20$160,566
- Department of DefenseGALLEONcontract · Last action 2008-09-30$154,738
- Department of AgriculturePESTICIDE/FUNGICIDE AERIAL APPLICATION FOR FY25contract · Last action 2025-03-07$143,650
- Department of DefenseDWA LIQUID FERTILIZERcontract · Last action 2024-11-20$142,061
- Department of DefenseDWA LIQUID FERTILIZERcontract · Last action 2023-12-27$141,310
- Department of Agriculture2020 GROWING SEASON, HERBICIDES AND PESTICIDES (1694)contract · Last action 2020-04-29$140,892
- Department of the InteriorCHEMICAL PURCHASE - SAFARI INSECTICIDE, GLACIAL HORTICULTURAL OIL, GARLON 4 ULTRA HERBICIDE, JLB PLUS HERBICIDE OILcontract · Last action 2012-08-25$134,394
- Department of the InteriorHERBICIDE CHEMICALScontract · Last action 2011-03-25$131,790
- Department of DefensePURCHASE OF 540 25 LB BAGS OF KROVAR IDF HERBICIDEcontract · Last action 2014-02-27$130,680
- Department of the InteriorGREAT SMOKY MT.S NP: CHEMICAL SUPPLY PURCHASEcontract · Last action 2022-12-28$127,041
- Department of AgricultureDELIVERY ORDER OFF OF USDA IDIQ 12639523D0027 FOR SPINOSAD.contract · Last action 2026-02-02$124,800
- Department of the InteriorPURCHASE INVASIVE FOREST INSECTS AND DISEASE CHEMICALS FOR GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NPcontract · Last action 2020-04-21$118,889
- Department of DefenseTAS::96 3135::TAS FURNISH AND DELIVER HERBICIDE - GALLEON ARRA::YES::ARRAcontract · Last action 2009-07-28$117,950
- Department of AgriculturePESTICIDE/FUNGICIDE AERIAL APPLICATION FY2024contract · Last action 2024-04-18$113,750
- Department of DefenseDWORSHAK NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTATIONcontract · Last action 2009-02-26$112,924
- Department of AgricultureFERTILIZER (2390)contract · Last action 2016-09-16$112,592
- Department of the Interior5,130 GALLONS DIURON 4L HERBICIDE FOR BIA CRA BRANCH OF IRRIGATION.contract · Last action 2013-09-03$108,353
- Department of DefenseFERTILIZERcontract · Last action 2014-11-21$101,308
- National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationALTOID XR-G MOSQUITO LARVICIDEcontract · Last action 2020-07-02$95,944
- Department of DefenseCLIN 001-HERBICIDE: FREQUENCYcontract · Last action 2019-02-08$95,657
- Department of DefenseOUST HERBICIDE, XTRAcontract · Last action 2008-09-10$95,375
- Department of the InteriorX:NOGRN, NMABO--FY16---HWA CHEMICAL PURCHASEcontract · Last action 2016-08-10$95,114
- Department of the InteriorWA- MID-COLUMBIA RIV NWR-LIQUID ROTENON: - SEE QUOTE SCAN0744 FOR SOLICITATION 140F0121Q0106contract · Last action 2022-02-08$91,168
- Department of the InteriorGRSM-HWA CHEMICAL PURCHASEcontract · Last action 2013-09-09$88,580
- Department of DefenseDWA - PURCHASE OF NUTRIENT FERTILIZERcontract · Last action 2013-09-16$88,252
- Department of the InteriorMULTIPLE CHEMICALS FOR SEVERAL LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE NMABO (GRSM, BISO AND CUGA), NO GREENINGcontract · Last action 2014-08-19$88,109
- Department of the InteriorTWIN FALLS DISTRICT CHEMICAL PURCHASE 2017contract · Last action 2017-08-01$88,046
- Department of the InteriorZYTECT IMIDACLOPRIDcontract · Last action 2016-03-16$86,577
- Department of DefenseDWORSHAK NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTATIONcontract · Last action 2009-03-31$85,803
- Department of DefenseARGENTINIAN BYHALIAcontract · Last action 2012-08-29$83,440
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF MRBI-WREP AERIAL SEEDING OF COVER CROPScontract · Last action 2016-05-12$83,274
- Department of DefenseLIQUID FERTILIZER, 32-0-0, UREA AMMONIUMcontract · Last action 2019-10-25$82,912
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 325320 - PESTICIDE AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-04-09. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-23 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-02-04 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FARMERS FERTILIZER CO., INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source 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, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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- What is FARMERS FERTILIZER CO., INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- FARMERS FERTILIZER CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $0 in total penalties.