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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · El Centro, CA

Apple Packing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Apple Packing, INC. ranks #69,605 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$2,810
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,605
of 99,447 penalized employers

Apple Packing, INC. in El Centro, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,810. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Apple Packing, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,605 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, Larry Jefts Farm, LLC in Kunia, HI is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,814 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#69,605
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Apple Packing, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Apple Packing, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$2,810 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Apple Packing, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSARBANAND FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PERO FAMILY FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ACE BEGONIAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JOE COOK LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ARMSTRONG FARM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLOR SPOT NURSERIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BRECKENRIDGE BLUEBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U. S. DEPT. OF INTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BUSE TIMBER & SALES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0V & G CONTRACTOR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WEIST LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VIRGINIA COBIA FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CONNECTICUT PHARMACE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TRILLIUM FARM HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BOOKCLIFF GARDENS LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAMMY COFFEY'S WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SCOTT D BURKE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KAREN D MALKEWITZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HUSERIK BROS NURSERY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RADFORD ORCHARDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Apple Packing, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Apple Packing, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Apple Packing, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Apple Packing, INC. ranks #1,185 at $2,810 current penalty.

How Apple Packing, INC. Compares

Apple Packing, INC.'s 2.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-05-03

Last Inspection

2011-06-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,405

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,405 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$3,645

Current Penalty Amount

$2,810

Penalty Reduction

22.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $835 from the initial assessment of $3,645. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Apple Packing, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $2,810 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,405 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,810 here).

Larry Jefts Farm, LLC $2,814 HI Fieldale Farms Corporation $2,805 GA RGV Gin Company LLC $2,800 TX Herbruck Poultry Ranch INC $2,780 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sarbanand Farms 2 insp. Sumas, WA Pero Family Farms, LLC 2 insp. Delray Beach, FL Ace Begonias, INC. 2 insp. Woodbridge, CT Joe Cook Logging 2 insp. Waha, ID

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nagog Hill Farm
Littleton, MA
0 inspections $0
Larry Jefts Farm, LLC
Kunia, HI
2 inspections $2,814
Kotapish Farms
Blue Rapids, KS
0 inspections $0
Fieldale Farms Corporation
Eastanollee, GA
2 inspections $2,805
Vivian Hwang
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $2,805

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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 Apple Packing, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Apple Packing, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 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 Apple Packing, INC. have? ▼
Apple Packing, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,810.
How many OSHA inspections has Apple Packing, INC. had? ▼
Apple Packing, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-03 and the most recent on 2011-06-21. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Apple Packing, INC.? ▼
Apple Packing, INC. has been assessed $2,810 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,645 (a 22.9% reduction).
Does Apple Packing, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Apple Packing, 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 Apple Packing, INC. operate in? ▼
Apple Packing, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115115). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Apple Packing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Apple Packing, INC. ranks #69,605 (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 Apple Packing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Apple Packing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,810 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, Larry Jefts Farm, LLC in Kunia, HI is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $2,814 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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