Establishment profile
HUGHES FARMS
MOORE RD FIELD, MOUNT VERNON, WA, 98273
111211 — Potato Farming
Summary
HUGHES FARMS has accumulated 68 OSHA violations across 16 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $780 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 235 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HUGHES FARMS appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
88% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 62 citations in this view · $780 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 3071.614002 | 9 | 9 | $200 | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3071.614503 | 9 | 7 | $100 | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3071.616003 D | 7 | 7 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3071.614501 A | 6 | 6 | $100 | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3071.617003 | 5 | 5 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3071.614505 | 4 | 4 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3071.6185 | 3 | 3 | $100 | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3071.616003 E | 3 | 3 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3071.617004 | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3071.612501 B | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3071.616003 C | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3071.614507 | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3060.009501 | 1 | 1 | $280 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
| 29 CFR 3071.612501 E | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3071.613502 B | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3071.614504 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3071.612501 D | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3071.616003 B | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3070.801803 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2004 | Jul 2004 |
| 29 CFR 3060.020002 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1995 | Oct 1995 |
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
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 1112 within WA. Peer group: 235 employers. This establishment has 68 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HUGHES FARMS. 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 HUGHES FARMS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 years 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 · 132 violations · $315,343 in backwages · $16,175 in civil penalties
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Jul 2005 | 1 | 114 | 114 | $297,406 | — |
| MSPA (migrant farmworker protection) | Jul 2005 – Jul 2007 | 2 | 18 | 10 | $17,937 | $16,175 |
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; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 2 cases · 132 violations · $315,343 in backwages · $16,175 in civil penalties · 124 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 – Jul 2007 | Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming | MSPA | 1 | 0 | — | $1,000 |
| Jul 2003 – Jul 2005 | Potato Farming | FLSAMSPA | 131 | 124 | $315,343 | $15,175 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HUGHES FARMS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for HUGHES FARMS. 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 HUGHES FARMS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HUGHES FARMS 13225 FARM TO MARKET RD · MOUNT VERNON, WA, 98273 | Water | Violation Identified QNCR 12 | 1 | 0 | — | Jan 2024 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-07-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-07-26 | Referral | 9 | 1 | $100 | |
| 2005-07-26 | Referral | 6 | 1 | $100 | |
| 2005-07-26 | Referral | 5 | 1 | $100 | |
| 2005-07-26 | Referral | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-07-26 | Referral | 5 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-07-26 | Referral | 7 | 1 | $100 | |
| 2005-07-26 | Referral | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-07-26 | Referral | 8 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-07-26 | Referral | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-07-26 | Referral | 6 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-07-26 | Referral | 4 | 1 | $100 | |
| 2004-06-03 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-09-05 | Planned | 5 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1991-09-17 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $280 |
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 WA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- LAMB WESTON INCPATERSON — 2 federal enforcement records
- ANDRUS & ROBERTS PRODUCE COSUNNYSIDE — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORM NELSON INCBURLINGTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- ALAN D BASSANIYAKIMA — 1 federal enforcement record
- RAPTOR ENTERPRISES LLCSEDRO WOOLLEY — 1 federal enforcement record
- SMITH & SMITH FARMS LLCMOUNT VERNON — 1 federal enforcement record
- TERRA GOLD FARMS INCOTHELLO — 1 federal enforcement record
- DEL CHRISTENSEN & SONS LLCMATTAWA — 1 federal enforcement record
- B & B POTATO LLCPASCO — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HUGHES FARMS from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is HUGHES FARMS's OSHA violation history?
- HUGHES FARMS has 16 OSHA inspections on record with 68 violations and $780 in total penalties.
- How does HUGHES FARMS's safety record compare to its industry?
- HUGHES FARMS operates in the potato farming industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.7.