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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Sacramento, CA

Blue Diamond Growers

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Blue Diamond Growers ranks #8,709 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty33% serious
$34,415
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#8,709
of 99,447 penalized employers

Blue Diamond Growers in Sacramento, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $34,415. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Blue Diamond Growers 6 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,709 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 well above peers (4.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, FD Construction in Baxley, GA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#8,709
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Blue Diamond Growers compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Blue Diamond Growers runs far above peers (10.0x 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

$34,415 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Blue Diamond Growers.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0012.324.737.049.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedREMBRANDT ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 34DAYBREAK FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24GLORY ORCHARD INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23PECO FOODS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC BOTANICALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7FRESH HARVEST, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1MERCER COUNTY PARKS …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 33MICHAEL NOONAN, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12W & L LUMBER LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5TIMOTHY A DAHLE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1EVANS FRUIT CO INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10UNION HARVEST, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0MCCLESKEY MILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 42BIRDSONG CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5OREGON OYSTER FARM, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11FOOTHILL PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1DAVIDSON FARMS OF CR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8DAVID EVANS FARMING …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 47ALOUN FARM INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17HILLANDALE GETTYSBUR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14Blue Diamond Growers, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9
Blue Diamond Growers has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Blue Diamond Growers in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Blue Diamond Growers is the #122 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($34,415).

How Blue Diamond Growers Compares

Blue Diamond Growers's 1.50 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 runs far above peers (10.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2011-03-16

Last Inspection

2019-08-06

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,736

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 6 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $5,736 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$46,715

Current Penalty Amount

$34,415

Penalty Reduction

26.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,300 from the initial assessment of $46,715. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Blue Diamond Growers Industry Avg
Inspections 6 1.4
Violations 9 2.4
Total Penalty $34,415 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,736 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($34,415 here).

Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC $34,004 AZ McKay Hardwoods LLC $35,000 OH Joe Brooks Logging $35,000 MS Wedgworth's INC. $33,401 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Rembrandt Enterprises 6 insp. Rembrandt, IA Daybreak Foods INC. 6 insp. Eagle Grove, IA Glory Orchard INC 6 insp. Hood River, OR Peco Foods 6 insp. Canton, MS

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sawyer Timber Company, LLP
Backus, MN
0 inspections $0
Isidoro S Reyna Reyna Fencing & Cedar
Kerrville, TX
0 inspections $0
Antonio Sanchez, H2ALC
Clinton, NC
0 inspections $0
Green Leaf Tree Services
Jackson, GA
0 inspections $0
FD Construction
Baxley, GA
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 Blue Diamond Growers safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Blue Diamond Growers's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 6 inspections, including 3 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 Blue Diamond Growers have? ▼
Blue Diamond Growers has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $34,415.
How many OSHA inspections has Blue Diamond Growers had? ▼
Blue Diamond Growers has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-16 and the most recent on 2019-08-06. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Blue Diamond Growers? ▼
Blue Diamond Growers has been assessed $34,415 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $46,715 (a 26.3% reduction).
Does Blue Diamond Growers have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Blue Diamond Growers has 3 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 Blue Diamond Growers operate in? ▼
Blue Diamond Growers operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115114). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Blue Diamond Growers rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Blue Diamond Growers ranks #8,709 (the top 10% 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 Blue Diamond Growers's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Blue Diamond Growers's total OSHA penalty of $34,415 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (10.0x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, FD Construction in Baxley, GA 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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