Establishment profile
THE KIRK COMPANY #397
BUTTERCUP AVE. SOUTH OF MT. MORRIS, WAUTOMA, WI, 54982
111421 — Nursery and Tree Production
Summary
THE KIRK COMPANY #397 has accumulated 73 OSHA violations across 58 inspections over 41 years of recorded history, with $1,600 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 35,313 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
THE KIRK COMPANY #397 appears in OSHA workplace safety and WHD wage enforcement records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
66% 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. 14 distinct standards shown · 73 citations in this view · $1,600 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0142 B08 | 21 | 21 | — | Nov 1985 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0142 A03 | 13 | 13 | — | Jul 1984 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0142 B01 | 10 | 10 | $450 | Nov 1984 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1928.0110 C03 | 5 | 5 | — | Nov 1992 | Nov 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0142 F06 | 5 | 5 | — | Nov 1984 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0142 B11 | 3 | 3 | $1,150 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0142 F04 | 3 | 3 | — | Nov 1985 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0142 D05 | 3 | 3 | — | Sep 1989 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0142 H03 | 3 | 3 | — | Aug 1985 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0142 A01 | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 1985 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0142 H01 | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 1986 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0142 G | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1987 | Oct 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0142 J | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1985 | Nov 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0145 F04 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1985 | Nov 1985 |
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 1114 within WI. Peer group: 35,313 employers. This establishment has 73 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for THE KIRK COMPANY #397. 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 THE KIRK COMPANY #397. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 3+ years. Most recent activity: 3 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. 1 statute · 2 violations · $0 in backwages · $2,659 in civil penalties
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-2A agricultural visa | Sep 2022 | 1 | 2 | — | — | $2,659 |
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 · 2 violations · $0 in backwages · $2,659 in civil penalties
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 – Sep 2022 | Nursery and Tree Production | H-2A | 2 | 0 | — | $2,659 |
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 THE KIRK COMPANY #397. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for THE KIRK COMPANY #397. 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 THE KIRK COMPANY #397. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for THE KIRK COMPANY #397. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for THE KIRK COMPANY #397. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-11-10 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-11-10 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-11-10 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-10-25 | Planned | 6 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-10-25 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-10-27 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-10-18 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-10-18 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-10-27 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-10-13 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-10-13 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-10-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-10-03 | Planned | 6 | — | $900 | |
| 1991-10-03 | Planned | 1 | — | $250 | |
| 1991-10-03 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-10-03 | Planned | 2 | — | $450 | |
| 1990-11-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-11-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-11-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-10-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-10-25 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-09-12 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-09-12 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-10-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-10-13 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-10-13 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-10-13 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-07-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-07-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-07-12 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-10-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-09-14 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-09-14 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-08-04 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-08-04 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-08-04 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-10-15 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-10-15 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-10-15 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-09-03 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-08-22 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-07-29 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-07-29 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-07-29 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-11-05 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-11-05 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-11-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-09-11 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-09-11 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-08-15 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-08-15 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-08-14 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-10-31 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-10-31 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-10-31 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-07-18 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-07-18 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-07-17 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 |
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 nursery and tree production within WI, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- K & W GREENERY, INC.JANESVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- MCKAY NURSERY COMPANYWATERLOO — 1 federal enforcement record
- PLANT MARKETING, LLCEAU CLAIRE — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on THE KIRK COMPANY #397 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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- What is THE KIRK COMPANY #397's OSHA violation history?
- THE KIRK COMPANY #397 has 58 OSHA inspections on record with 73 violations and $1,600 in total penalties.
- How does THE KIRK COMPANY #397's safety record compare to its industry?
- THE KIRK COMPANY #397 operates in the nursery and tree production industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.1.