Establishment profile
NORTON CREEK FARMS, INC.
1037 PRENTISS BRIDGE ROAD, FRANKLIN, NC, 28734
111334 — Berry (except Strawberry) Farming
Summary
NORTON CREEK FARMS, INC. has accumulated 11 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $6,500 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 81 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NORTON CREEK FARMS, 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 (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% 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. 11 distinct standards shown · 11 citations in this view · $6,500 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $3,150 | Oct 2013 | Oct 2013 |
| 29 CFR 9501.2901 | 1 | 1 | $3,150 | Oct 2013 | Oct 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0142 B03 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Dec 2004 | Dec 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E03 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q07 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 A06 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E02 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2013 | Oct 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2013 | Oct 2013 |
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 1113 within NC. Peer group: 81 employers. This establishment has 11 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NORTON CREEK 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 NORTON CREEK FARMS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2013 | ASPHYXIATED,FARM MACHINERY,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,FLATBED TRUCK,CARBON MONOXIDEFatality | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 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 · 3 violations · $0 in backwages · $2,100 in civil penalties
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-2A agricultural visa | Aug 2013 | 1 | 2 | — | — | $2,100 |
| MSPA (migrant farmworker protection) | Aug 2013 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
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. 1 case · 3 violations · $0 in backwages · $2,100 in civil penalties
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 – Aug 2013 | Noncitrus Fruit and Tree Nut Farming | H-2AMSPA | 3 | 0 | — | $2,100 |
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 NORTON CREEK 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 NORTON CREEK 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 NORTON CREEK FARMS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NORTON CREEK FARMS, 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 NORTON CREEK FARMS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-09 | Follow-up | 6 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-09-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-08-03 | Accident | 4 | 4 | $6,300 | |
| 2004-10-14 | Complaint | 1 | — | $200 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- CARTER FARMS, INC.WHITE LAKE — 2 federal enforcement records
- Truman Mote FarmsHarrells — 1 federal enforcement record
- JULIO VALENTIN LOPEZKELLY — 1 federal enforcement record
- CHARLES M. RUSS JR.KELLY — 1 federal enforcement record
- Morris Bros. Blueberry FarmsNew Bern — 1 federal enforcement record
- Enite Fenelon FLCPEMBROKE — 1 federal enforcement record
- CYPRESS CREEK BLUEBERRY FARMS, INC.GARLAND — 1 federal enforcement record
- Antonio Sanchez FLCClinton — 1 federal enforcement record
- JUDY MURRAYCURRIE — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NORTON CREEK FARMS, 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is NORTON CREEK FARMS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- NORTON CREEK FARMS, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 11 violations and $6,500 in total penalties.
- How does NORTON CREEK FARMS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- NORTON CREEK FARMS, INC. operates in the berry (except strawberry) farming industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.3.
- Has NORTON CREEK FARMS, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving NORTON CREEK FARMS, INC..