Establishment profile
NATURE'S WAY FARMS, INC.
4590 GIDDENSVILLE ROAD, FAISON, NC, 28341
115114 — Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning)
Summary
NATURE'S WAY FARMS, INC. has accumulated 15 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 23 years of recorded history, with $1,760 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 352 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NATURE'S WAY FARMS, 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, 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. 15 distinct standards shown · 15 citations in this view · $1,760 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1904.0039 A02 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jun 2018 | Jun 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 1 | 1 | $585 | Jul 2019 | Jul 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $125 | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 A02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0110 F02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0110 F07 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
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 1151 within NC. Peer group: 352 employers. This establishment has 15 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NATURE'S WAY FARMS, 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 NATURE'S WAY FARMS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 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 NATURE'S WAY FARMS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NATURE'S WAY FARMS, 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 NATURE'S WAY FARMS, 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 NATURE'S WAY FARMS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NATURE'S WAY FARMS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-14 | Complaint | 1 | — | $585 | |
| 2017-12-21 | Referral | 1 | — | $750 | |
| 2003-05-29 | Complaint | 13 | 4 | $425 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in postharvest crop activities (except cotton ginning) within NC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- ROSEMONT FARMS, INC.FAISON — 1 federal enforcement record
- JOHN B SANFILIPPO & SONS, INC.GARYSBURG — 1 federal enforcement record
- JERRY FLINT DBA SWAN QUARTER PRODUCE LLCROPER — 1 federal enforcement record
- PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.MAXTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- GOLDEN PEANUT COMPANYAULANDER — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NATURE'S WAY FARMS, INC. 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 NATURE'S WAY FARMS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- NATURE'S WAY FARMS, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 15 violations and $1,760 in total penalties.
- How does NATURE'S WAY FARMS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- NATURE'S WAY FARMS, INC. operates in the postharvest crop activities (except cotton ginning) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.7.