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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Morgan Hill, CA

Cal Color Growers, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cal Color Growers, LLC ranks #69,244 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty29% serious
$2,880
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#69,244
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cal Color Growers, LLC in Morgan Hill, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,880. 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 Cal Color Growers, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,244 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Mike's Turf Farm in Pleasant Hill, MO is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
#69,244
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 Cal Color Growers, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Cal Color Growers, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$2,880 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Cal Color Growers, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNOAH W. KREIDER AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PYCO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2S. BLOOD COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ST LAURENT LAND & CA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14UNITED GIN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3COMMERCIAL THINNING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1KELLEY BROS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SPRUCE RUN RECREATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SODBUSTER FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LOEN NURSERY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25KELLEY BROS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PEARL VALLEY FARMS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11BISCONTI FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5REVOLUTION CANNABIS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3S & S JERSEYLAND DAI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RUBY RIDGE DAIRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TRULIEVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CYPRESS CREEK BLUEBE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PONCE YATCH & FISHIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U.S. FOREST SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Cal Color Growers, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Cal Color Growers, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Cal Color Growers, LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Cal Color Growers, LLC sits at penalty rank #1,177 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($2,880 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,880 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Cal Color Growers, LLC Compares

Cal Color Growers, LLC's 2.33 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-01-16

Last Inspection

2015-01-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$960

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $960 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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

$6,185

Current Penalty Amount

$2,880

Penalty Reduction

53.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,880

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,305 from the initial assessment of $6,185. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
4

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Cal Color Growers, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 7 2.4
Total Penalty $2,880 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $960 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,880 here).

Needville Gin Company $2,880 TX Dagdagan Farm $2,900 WA Country Boy Landscaping, INC. $2,900 NC Taylor United INC Samish Farm $2,860 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Noah W. Kreider and Sons, LLP 3 insp. Manheim, PA Pyco Industries, INC. 3 insp. Lubbock, TX S. Blood Company, INC. 3 insp. Priest Lake, ID ST Laurent Land & Cattle CO 3 insp. Eagle Point, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Deal Family Farm, Inc.
Franklin, NC
0 inspections $0
Mike's Turf Farm
Pleasant Hill, MO
0 inspections $0
Foothill Packing, INC.
Salinas, CA
1 inspections $0
Mesa Harvesting Company
Santa Maria, CA
3 inspections $2,885
Richard M. McKenzie & Sons (FLC)
Frostproof, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Cal Color Growers, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Cal Color Growers, LLC against Deal Family Farm, Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Cal Color Growers, 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
  • Cal Color Growers, LLC also carries $0 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 Cal Color Growers, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cal Color Growers, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cal Color Growers, LLC have? ▼
Cal Color Growers, LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,880.
How many OSHA inspections has Cal Color Growers, LLC had? ▼
Cal Color Growers, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-16 and the most recent on 2015-01-16. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cal Color Growers, LLC? ▼
Cal Color Growers, LLC has been assessed $2,880 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,185 (a 53.4% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Cal Color Growers, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cal Color Growers, 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 Cal Color Growers, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cal Color Growers, LLC, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Cal Color Growers, LLC operate in? ▼
Cal Color Growers, LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111422). 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 Cal Color Growers, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Cal Color Growers, 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Cal Color Growers, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cal Color Growers, LLC ranks #69,244 (the lower 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 Cal Color Growers, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cal Color Growers, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,880 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mike's Turf Farm in Pleasant Hill, MO 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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