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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Hanford, CA

Central Valley Meat Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Central Valley Meat Company ranks #54,209 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$5,185
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#54,209
of 99,447 penalized employers

Central Valley Meat Company in Hanford, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,185. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Central Valley Meat Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,209 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Wiregrass Plantation in Albany, GA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#54,209
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Central Valley Meat Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Central Valley Meat Company runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$5,185 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Central Valley Meat Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.7710.313.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCONDIES FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RAY DAY JR LOGGING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CG CORRIGAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HASLOW FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOHN C. LEO & SON, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WARD FEED YARD NORTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BASCO LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GARRE FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SNO CO BERRY PACK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2R SCHOENBORN LOGGING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ABRAHAM CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2T- E Cattle, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MARSHALL FARMS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GOLDEN GATE HOP RANC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4REEVES FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LUCIA MARGARITA ANDR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RENOVA TECHNOLOGY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FORE-QUARTERS FEEDLO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5QUICKSILVER CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STORM CREEK TIMBER F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Central Valley Meat …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Central Valley Meat Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Central Valley Meat Company in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Central Valley Meat Company is the #900 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($5,185).

How Central Valley Meat Company Compares

Central Valley Meat Company's 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-10-14

Last Inspection

2017-07-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,593

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,593 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$7,550

Current Penalty Amount

$5,185

Penalty Reduction

31.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,365 from the initial assessment of $7,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Central Valley Meat Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $5,185 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,593 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,185 here).

Sunburst Orchards INC $5,120 OR Hofenbredl Timber $5,250 OR Alderdale Farms $5,110 WA Farmers Gin & Peanut Company, INC. $5,101 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Condies Foods INC 2 insp. Kearns, UT Ray Day JR Logging, INC. 2 insp. Kendrick, ID CG Corrigan 2 insp. Placitas, NM Haslow Farms 2 insp. Loyal, WI

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Wiregrass Plantation
Albany, GA
0 inspections $0
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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 Central Valley Meat Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Central Valley Meat Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 Central Valley Meat Company have? ▼
Central Valley Meat Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,185.
How many OSHA inspections has Central Valley Meat Company had? ▼
Central Valley Meat Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-14 and the most recent on 2017-07-17. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Central Valley Meat Company? ▼
Central Valley Meat Company has been assessed $5,185 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,550 (a 31.3% reduction).
Does Central Valley Meat Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Central Valley Meat 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 Central Valley Meat Company operate in? ▼
Central Valley Meat Company operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112990). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Central Valley Meat Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Central Valley Meat Company ranks #54,209 (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 Central Valley Meat Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Central Valley Meat Company's total OSHA penalty of $5,185 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wiregrass Plantation in Albany, 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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