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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Azusa, CA

Acosta Growers INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Acosta Growers INC ranks #72,596 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty13% serious
$2,475
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,596
of 99,447 penalized employers

Acosta Growers INC in Azusa, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,475. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Acosta Growers INC 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,596 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cate Land Industries in Winnemucca, NV is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
12.5%
of violations were serious
#72,596
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Acosta Growers INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Acosta Growers INC runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,475 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Acosta Growers INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAVIAGEN NORTH AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15KURTZ FARM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BAR G FEEDYARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ROYCE C. BONE DBA RO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ELDER'S FOREST PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10REMINGTON SEEDS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALASKAN LEADER FISHE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GARDEN SPRINGS GREEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FRED M. SCHILDWACHTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HIGHLAND SUGARWORKS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TIMOTHY MCLAMB DBA D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEQUIM VALLEY RANCH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8G & C FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THOMAS CREEK LUMBER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PU'ULOA FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GRIFFIS TIMBER, INC,, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FREDERICK TIMBER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VENELL FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COUNTRY COUSINS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARROWSTONE ISLAND S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Acosta Growers INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Acosta Growers INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Acosta Growers INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Acosta Growers INC sits at penalty rank #1,237 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($2,475 assessed).

How Acosta Growers INC Compares

Acosta Growers INC's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-02-24

Last Inspection

2024-09-04

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,238

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,238 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

12.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

87.5% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,540

Current Penalty Amount

$2,475

Penalty Reduction

55.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,065 from the initial assessment of $5,540. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Acosta Growers INC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Acosta Growers INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 8 2.4
Total Penalty $2,475 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,238 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Acosta Growers INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,475 here).

Congdon Orchards INC $2,475 WA Fred M. Schildwachter & Sons, INC. $2,450 NY Howe's Hens LLC $2,500 OH Fawn River Cultivation Company LLC $2,500 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Aviagen North America INC. 2 insp. Watertown, NY Kurtz Farm, LLC 2 insp. Cheshire, CT Bar G Feedyard 2 insp. Summerfield, TX Royce C. Bone DBA Royce C. Bone 2 insp. Nashville, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Valencia Farms
Poplar, CA
2 inspections $2,475
Congdon Orchards INC
Yakima, WA
2 inspections $2,475
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Live Oak, FL
0 inspections $0
Domingo Santana Pagan
Las Marias, PR
0 inspections $0
Cate Land Industries
Winnemucca, NV
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acosta Growers INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Acosta Growers INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Acosta Growers INC have? ▼
Acosta Growers INC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,475.
How many OSHA inspections has Acosta Growers INC had? ▼
Acosta Growers INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-24 and the most recent on 2024-09-04. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Acosta Growers INC? ▼
Acosta Growers INC has been assessed $2,475 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,540 (a 55.3% reduction).
Does Acosta Growers INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Acosta Growers INC has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Acosta Growers INC operate in? ▼
Acosta Growers INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111421). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Acosta Growers INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Acosta Growers INC ranks #72,596 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Acosta Growers INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Acosta Growers INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,475 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cate Land Industries in Winnemucca, NV is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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