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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Richvale, CA

Butte County Rice Growers Association

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Butte County Rice Growers Association has a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty8% serious
$22,270
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#15,468
of 100,495 penalized employers

Butte County Rice Growers Association in Richvale, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,270. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Butte County Rice Growers Association 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter 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 well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Early Morning LLC in Wasco, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $22,255 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
8.3%
of violations were serious
85%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Butte County Rice Growers Association runs far above peers (6.5x 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

$22,270 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Butte County Rice Growers Association

The federal enforcement record for Butte County Rice Growers Association in Richvale, CA includes 5 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 2.40 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (8.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $32,690 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $22,270 - a 31.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,454. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,429 per employer, this record runs far above peers (6.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-07-13 to 2024-11-19, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2016-07-13

Last Inspection

2024-11-19

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,454

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,541

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $4,454 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,541.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

8.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

91.7% 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

$32,690

Current Penalty Amount

$22,270

Penalty Reduction

31.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,420 from the initial assessment of $32,690. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Butte County Rice Growers Association compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 6,046 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Butte County Rice Growers Association Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.3
Violations 12 2.3
Total Penalty $22,270 $3,429
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,454 $2,541
View all 6,046 employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butte County Rice Growers Association safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Butte County Rice Growers Association's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 5 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 Butte County Rice Growers Association have? ▼
Butte County Rice Growers Association has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,270.
How many OSHA inspections has Butte County Rice Growers Association had? ▼
Butte County Rice Growers Association has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-13 and the most recent on 2024-11-19. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Butte County Rice Growers Association? ▼
Butte County Rice Growers Association has been assessed $22,270 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,690 (a 31.9% reduction).
Does Butte County Rice Growers Association have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Butte County Rice Growers Association 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 Butte County Rice Growers Association operate in? ▼
Butte County Rice Growers Association operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115114). This industry has 6,046 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,157 total OSHA inspections and $20.73M in cumulative penalties.
How does Butte County Rice Growers Association's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Butte County Rice Growers Association's total OSHA penalty of $22,270 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,429 per employer (6.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.3 per employer. For a direct comparison, Early Morning LLC in Wasco, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $22,255 in current penalties.

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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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