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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · King City, CA

Big Valley Labor LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Big Valley Labor LLC ranks #41,736 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$7,970
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#41,736
of 99,447 penalized employers

Big Valley Labor LLC in King City, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,970. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Big Valley Labor LLC once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,736 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $3,875 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. For comparison, Plains Yazoo Cotton Oil in Lubbock, TX is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,832 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#41,736
of 99,447 penalized employers
$3,875
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $4K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($4K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Big Valley Labor LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Big Valley Labor LLC runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$7,970 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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 Big Valley Labor LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMATTHEWS RIDGEVIEW F…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0OSIEL RAMIREZ, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1GARZA & SONS LABOR C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2HIRAKATA FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RAFAEL BARAJAS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4RED BALL GIN CO, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1JERROLD A. WATSON & …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2S. BLOOD COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2WYCKOFF FARMS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3Intergrow Greenhouse…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 10CEDAR MEADOW FARM, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ANDERSON TRUCKING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SHATLEY FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PLANTERS COTTON OIL …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6J-M FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SIEMBRA FINCA CARACO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NEEDVILLE GIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2JULIAN HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4PRIMETIME HARVESTING…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PGM PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1Big Valley Labor LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3
Big Valley Labor LLC has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 3 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.

Big Valley Labor LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Big Valley Labor LLC ranks #688 at $7,970 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Big Valley Labor LLC at rank #1,895 of 2,875 employers ($3,875 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $7,970 OSHA penalties plus $3,875 WHD back wages (32.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Big Valley Labor LLC Compares

Big Valley Labor LLC's 3.00 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 (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2010-05-18

Last Inspection

2010-05-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,970

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $7,970 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$26,375

Current Penalty Amount

$7,970

Penalty Reduction

69.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$11,845

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,405 from the initial assessment of $26,375. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$3,875
Employees Affected
7
WHD Violations
17
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$554
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$3,875

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Big Valley Labor LLC owed $3,875 in back wages to 7 employees across 1 case and 17 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Big Valley Labor LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Big Valley Labor LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.4
Violations 3 2.4
Total Penalty $7,970 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,970 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Big Valley Labor LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,970 here).

Utopia Farms II, LLC $7,956 FL J.I. Morgan, INC. $7,986 ID Evans Fruit CO INC $7,950 WA Lef Farms CORP. $8,000 NH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Matthews Ridgeview Farms 1 insp. Wynne, AR Osiel Ramirez 1 insp. Sparta, NC Garza & Sons Labor Contractors LLC 1 insp. Byron Center, MI Hirakata Farms LLC 1 insp. Rocky Ford, CO

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Plains Yazoo Cotton Oil
Lubbock, TX
2 inspections $11,832
Vera's Nursery INC
Miami, FL
2 inspections $11,823
Ecological Restoration Services, LLC
Eighty Four, PA
0 inspections $0
C & C Farms
Lewis, KS
0 inspections $0
Gourmet Mushrooms INC.
Sebastopol, CA
2 inspections $11,900

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What to do with this record

Use Big Valley Labor LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Big Valley Labor LLC against Plains Yazoo Cotton Oil, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Big Valley Labor LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector
  • Big Valley Labor LLC also carries $3,875 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Big Valley Labor LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Big Valley Labor LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 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 Big Valley Labor LLC have? ▼
Big Valley Labor LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,970.
How many OSHA inspections has Big Valley Labor LLC had? ▼
Big Valley Labor LLC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-18 and the most recent on 2010-05-18. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Big Valley Labor LLC? ▼
Big Valley Labor LLC has been assessed $7,970 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,375 (a 69.8% reduction). Additionally, $3,875 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Big Valley Labor LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Big Valley Labor LLC has 2 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.
Has Big Valley Labor LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Big Valley Labor LLC, resulting in $3,875 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Big Valley Labor LLC operate in? ▼
Big Valley Labor LLC 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.
What should I do if Big Valley Labor LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Big Valley Labor LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $3,875 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Big Valley Labor LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Big Valley Labor LLC ranks #41,736 (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 Big Valley Labor LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Big Valley Labor LLC's total OSHA penalty of $7,970 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Plains Yazoo Cotton Oil in Lubbock, TX is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $11,832 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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