Gonzales, CA
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Gonzales, CA has 12 employers tracked by OSHA with 24 total inspections and $120K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Gonzales
Workplace safety enforcement records in Gonzales, CA span 12 employers and 24 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.0 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 76 violations — a rate of 3.17 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $120K, averaging $10K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: TAYLOR FARMS RETAIL, INC. alone accounts for $36K in current OSHA penalties, representing 30.0% of the citywide total. The 76 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Gonzales typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 12 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Gonzales
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TAYLOR FARMS RETAIL, INC. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | 10 | $36K |
| 2 | FOOTHILL PACKING, INC. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | 8 | $22K |
| 3 | TAYLOR FARMS RETAIL INC Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | 18 | $19K |
| 4 | METZER FARMS, INC. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | 16 | $12K |
| 5 | GEORGE AMARAL RANCHES, INC. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | 5 | $11K |
| 6 | RAMCO ENTERPRISES, LP Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | 6 | $8K |
| 7 | DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES, INC. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | 1 | $7K |
| 8 | PURE PACIFIC ORGANICS, LLC Manufacturing | 2 | 6 | $3K |
| 9 | Quality Farms, Inc. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | GRANITE CONSTRUCTION, INC. Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | 4 | $1K |
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All Employers in Gonzales, CA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAYLOR FARMS RETAIL, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $36K |
| FOOTHILL PACKING, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $22K |
| TAYLOR FARMS RETAIL INC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $19K |
| METZER FARMS, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $12K |
| GEORGE AMARAL RANCHES, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $11K |
| RAMCO ENTERPRISES, LP | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $8K |
| DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $7K |
| PURE PACIFIC ORGANICS, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| Quality Farms, Inc. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| GRANITE CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | $1K |
| GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $785 |
| RAMCO ENTERPRISES LP | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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