Establishment profile
HOWELL FARMING CO., INC.
106 J-L DRIVE, GOLDSBORO, NC, 27530
111211 — Potato Farming
Summary
HOWELL FARMING CO., INC. has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 23 years of recorded history, with $9,063 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 70th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 170 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 90th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 10 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HOWELL FARMING CO., INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, 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, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 1112 within NC. Peer group: 170 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 HOWELL FARMING CO., INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for HOWELL FARMING CO., INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 10 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 2 statutes · 58 violations · $22,226 in backwages · $1,977 in civil penalties
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Oct 2013 – Jul 2018 | 3 | 50 | 47 | $22,226 | — |
| MSPA (migrant farmworker protection) | Oct 2013 – Jul 2018 | 3 | 8 | — | — | $1,977 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; final payment may differ. 3 cases · $22,226 in backwages · 47 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Backwages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 – Jul 2018 | Vegetable and Melon Farming | $22,226 | 47 |
| Oct 2013 – Oct 2014 | Potato Farming | — | 0 |
| Jan 2012 – Oct 2013 | Potato Farming | — | 0 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HOWELL FARMING 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 HOWELL FARMING CO., INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for HOWELL FARMING CO., INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HOWELL FARMING 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 HOWELL FARMING CO., INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-31 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $8,000 | |
| 2017-06-30 | Referral | 1 | — | $750 | |
| 2002-07-09 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $313 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in potato farming within NC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- TRIPLE J PRODUCE, INC.SIMS — 2 federal enforcement records
- CLAY T. STRICKLAND FARMS, INC.SPRING HOPE — 2 federal enforcement records
- WAYNE BAILEY, INC.CLINTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- BARNES FARMING CORPORATIONBAILEY — 2 federal enforcement records
- WAYNE BAILEY, INC.CHADBOURN — 2 federal enforcement records
- SOUTHERN PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.FAISON — 2 federal enforcement records
- HOLLAND FARMS, INC.KENLY — 1 federal enforcement record
- LITTLE MAN FARMING, INC.SALEMBURG — 1 federal enforcement record
- TANGLEWOOD FARMSELIZABETH CITY — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HOWELL FARMING 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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Frequently asked
- What is HOWELL FARMING CO., INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- HOWELL FARMING CO., INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $9,063 in total penalties.
- How does HOWELL FARMING CO., INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- HOWELL FARMING CO., INC. operates in the potato farming industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.7.