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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Santa Maria, CA

Babe Farms INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Babe Farms INC ranks #46,053 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$6,935
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#46,053
of 99,447 penalized employers

Babe Farms INC in Santa Maria, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,935. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Babe Farms INC 2 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,053 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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, Jim Suber Farm in Calhoun City, MS is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#46,053
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Babe Farms INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Babe Farms INC runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$6,935 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Babe Farms INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.001.83.75.57.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCACTUS OF KANSAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WEHMEYER SEED COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WOODBURN NURSERY & A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMOS FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GYPPO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KUZZEN'S INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PERFECTO MORENO FARM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOUNDS HAY COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JOHN HUDSON FARMS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GOTTSCH EMPLOYERS GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAPLE LEAF DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PACIFIC COAST CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAGUAR FARM LABOR CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUNSET PRODUCE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROBERT HOWELL LOGGIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TOWER TIMBER SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRUCE L SIMONSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BLACK GOLD FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GREAT LAKES SIRE SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Babe Farms INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Babe Farms INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Babe Farms INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Babe Farms INC ranks #769 at $6,935 current penalty.

How Babe Farms INC Compares

Babe Farms INC's 1.00 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 well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-09-12

Last Inspection

2026-02-09

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,468

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,468 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$18,185

Current Penalty Amount

$6,935

Penalty Reduction

61.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,250 from the initial assessment of $18,185. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Babe Farms INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $6,935 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,468 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,935 here).

Volles Dairy Farm, LLC $6,930 NY Adams Land Company $6,951 AR Brownfield Seed & Delinting Company $6,960 TX Gottsch Employers Group, LLC $7,000 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cactus of Kansas, INC. 2 insp. Ulysses, KS Wehmeyer Seed Company 2 insp. Mascoutah, IL Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas INC 2 insp. Woodburn, OR Amos Farms LLC 2 insp. Williamsburg, MI

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jim Suber Farm
Calhoun City, MS
0 inspections $0
Volles Dairy Farm, LLC
Marietta, NY
3 inspections $6,930
Bianca Guadalupe Ramona Lencioni DBA Lencioni Ag
Bakersfield, CA
2 inspections $6,925
Darrell Saul Farms Inc
Des Arc, AR
0 inspections $0
Guerra, Jose H-2ALC (LCA #235542)
Labelle, FL
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 Babe Farms INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Babe Farms INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Babe Farms INC have? ▼
Babe Farms INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,935.
How many OSHA inspections has Babe Farms INC had? ▼
Babe Farms INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-12 and the most recent on 2026-02-09. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Babe Farms INC? ▼
Babe Farms INC has been assessed $6,935 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,185 (a 61.9% reduction).
Does Babe Farms INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Babe Farms 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 Babe Farms INC operate in? ▼
Babe Farms INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111219). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Babe Farms INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Babe Farms INC ranks #46,053 (the upper 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 Babe Farms INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Babe Farms INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,935 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jim Suber Farm in Calhoun City, MS 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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