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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Buttonwillow, CA

Buttonwillow Ginning Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Buttonwillow Ginning Company ranks #28,267 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty11% serious
$12,765
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,267
of 99,447 penalized employers

Buttonwillow Ginning Company in Buttonwillow, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,765. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Buttonwillow Ginning Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,267 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, Sandy Farms LLC in Boring, OR is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $12,780 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
11.1%
of violations were serious
#28,267
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Buttonwillow Ginning Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Buttonwillow Ginning Company runs well above peers (3.7x 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

$12,765 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Buttonwillow Ginning Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLACKWELL GROWER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOUBLE G FARMS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DEER CREEK FEEDING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED CENTRAL ORCHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COUNTY LOGGING & LAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KENNY UNGER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CASCADE WEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ADVANTAGE SEED LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WESTWOOD LOGGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PERFORMANCE PLUS OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VIBRANT PLANTS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLIANCE DAIRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALDERDALE FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CROWN ALASKA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DACHS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORFARM SEEDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WISSIE SMITH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DONALD W REINMUTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GREEN LEAF INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 72GROWIT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Buttonwillow Ginning…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Buttonwillow Ginning Company has 2 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.

Buttonwillow Ginning Company in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Buttonwillow Ginning Company ranks #473 at $12,765 current penalty.

How Buttonwillow Ginning Company Compares

Buttonwillow Ginning Company's 4.50 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 well above peers (3.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-10-22

Last Inspection

2014-12-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,383

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $6,383 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

11.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

88.9% 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

$42,470

Current Penalty Amount

$12,765

Penalty Reduction

69.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,705 from the initial assessment of $42,470. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Buttonwillow Ginning Company compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Buttonwillow Ginning Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 9 2.4
Total Penalty $12,765 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,383 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Buttonwillow Ginning Company, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,765 here).

Sandy Farms LLC $12,780 OR Kirk Satterfield, Dwayne Satterfield, Nancy Satterfield $12,729 MS FRX Management Holdings, LLC $12,805 PA Trillium Farm Holdings, LLC $12,675 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Blackwell Grower, LLC 2 insp. Blackwell, OK Double G Farms, INC 2 insp. Blaine, ME Deer Creek Feeding LLC 2 insp. Dalhart, TX United Central Orchids, INC. 2 insp. Minooka, IL

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wings Farm and Ranch, LLC
Pemberton, NJ
0 inspections $0
Foothill Packing, INC.
Gonzales, CA
2 inspections $12,755
Big River Honey H2A Ager
Wewahitchka, FL
0 inspections $0
Sandy Farms LLC
Boring, OR
8 inspections $12,780
Murphy Family Ventures
Nevada, MO
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 Buttonwillow Ginning Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Buttonwillow Ginning Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 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 Buttonwillow Ginning Company have? ▼
Buttonwillow Ginning Company has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,765.
How many OSHA inspections has Buttonwillow Ginning Company had? ▼
Buttonwillow Ginning Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-22 and the most recent on 2014-12-11. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Buttonwillow Ginning Company? ▼
Buttonwillow Ginning Company has been assessed $12,765 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,470 (a 69.9% reduction).
Does Buttonwillow Ginning Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Buttonwillow Ginning Company 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 Buttonwillow Ginning Company operate in? ▼
Buttonwillow Ginning Company operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115111). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Buttonwillow Ginning Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Buttonwillow Ginning Company ranks #28,267 (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 Buttonwillow Ginning Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Buttonwillow Ginning Company's total OSHA penalty of $12,765 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (3.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sandy Farms LLC in Boring, OR is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $12,780 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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