Establishment profile
RICKER HILL ORCHARDS, INC.
11 RICKER HILL ROAD, TURNER, ME, 04282
111331 — Apple Orchards
Summary
RICKER HILL ORCHARDS, INC. has accumulated 14 OSHA violations across 12 inspections over 50 years of recorded history, with $2,650 in total assessed penalties.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RICKER HILL ORCHARDS, 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
42% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RICKER HILL ORCHARDS, 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 RICKER HILL ORCHARDS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 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 · 36 violations · $0 in backwages · $5,900 in civil penalties
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-2A agricultural visa | Sep 2008 – Sep 2016 | 2 | 26 | — | — | $5,900 |
| FMLA (family & medical leave) | Sep 2016 | 1 | 10 | — | — | — |
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. 4 cases · $0 in backwages · 0 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Backwages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 – Sep 2016 | All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming | — | 0 |
| Nov 2008 – Nov 2010 | Apple Orchards | — | 0 |
| Oct 2006 – Sep 2008 | Apple Orchards | — | 0 |
| Oct 2004 – Oct 2006 | Apple Orchards | — | 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 RICKER HILL ORCHARDS, 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 RICKER HILL ORCHARDS, 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 RICKER HILL ORCHARDS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RICKER HILL ORCHARDS, 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 RICKER HILL ORCHARDS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-05 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $2,450 | |
| 1990-10-18 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-10-18 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-06-19 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-09-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-10-07 | Programmed Related | 2 | 1 | $160 | |
| 1981-09-16 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-09-17 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-10-11 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-09-13 | Programmed Related | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-09-09 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-05-14 | Planned | 7 | — | $40 |
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 apple orchards within ME, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- COOPER BROTHERS LLCTURNER — 2 federal enforcement records
- RICKER HILL FARMS, INC.TURNER — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RICKER HILL ORCHARDS, 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 RICKER HILL ORCHARDS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- RICKER HILL ORCHARDS, INC. has 12 OSHA inspections on record with 14 violations and $2,650 in total penalties.
- How does RICKER HILL ORCHARDS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- RICKER HILL ORCHARDS, INC. operates in the apple orchards industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.3.