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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 ranks #15,461 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty8% serious
$22,270
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#15,461
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,461 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#15,461
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 55/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Butte County Rice Growers Association.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedS & R EGG FARM, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6NYSDEC-CATSKILL FISH…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24IRON HORSE LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CAL-MAINE FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10J & J FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2NYSDEC S OTSELIC FIS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16SUIZA DAIRY CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16LAURANCE BROTHERS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5USDA, NATURAL RESOUR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4CRYSTAL VIEW RASPBER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3FLURESH LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22THOMSEN ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PLANTERS GIN COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16DAVID R MAIER & SUSA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19PINE CREEK LOGGING, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10RADER FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5LANDMARK SERVICES CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1REHBEL INDUSTRIES IN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13Red Sun Farms, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4FALLON LOGGING CO INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13Butte County Rice Gr…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12
Butte County Rice Growers Association has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Butte County Rice Growers Association in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Butte County Rice Growers Association is the #248 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($22,270).

How Butte County Rice Growers Association Compares

Butte County Rice Growers Association's 2.40 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 (6.5x the sector average).

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

$2,537

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 $2,537.

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 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Butte County Rice Growers Association Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.4
Violations 12 2.4
Total Penalty $22,270 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,454 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Butte County Rice Growers Association, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,270 here).

Vidalia Valley LLC $22,302 GA O.J. Thrall, INC. $22,536 CT Rose Acre Farms $22,594 IA Cold Spring Egg Farms, INC. $22,643 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

S & R Egg Farm, INC. 5 insp. Whitewater, WI Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery 5 insp. Livingston Manor, NY Iron Horse Logging INC 5 insp. Mapleton, OR Cal-Maine Foods INC 5 insp. Chase, KS

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Simone Fruit Company, INC.
Fresno, CA
6 inspections $22,260
Early Morning LLC
Wasco, CA
4 inspections $22,255
Montemayor Sheep Shearing
Bakersfield, CA
0 inspections $0
Vidalia Valley LLC
Lyons, GA
3 inspections $22,302
Howell Farming Company, Inc
Goldsboro, NC
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 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 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Butte County Rice Growers Association rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Butte County Rice Growers Association ranks #15,461 (the top quarter 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 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 $3,448 per employer (6.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 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.
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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