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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Salinas, CA

Color Spot Nurseries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Color Spot Nurseries, INC. ranks #46,460 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty17% serious
$6,825
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#46,460
of 99,447 penalized employers

Color Spot Nurseries, INC. in Salinas, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,825. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Color Spot Nurseries, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,460 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, Triple H Produce in Pharr, TX is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#46,460
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Color Spot Nurseries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Color Spot Nurseries, INC. runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$6,825 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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 Color Spot Nurseries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUNDERMAN FEEDLOT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GROWER DIRECT FARMS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IRISH ACRES DAIRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHARLES MARVIN TART SR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 51709 MARQUETTE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THOMAS L. HOOKS DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BIGHORN LOGGING CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MS ONE ACRE VINEYARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GM LAND & FOREST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JEROME BOWEN CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DAVEY TREE EXPERTS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE BUG COMPANY OF P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15THE ANDERSONS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SALMON RIVER WOOD, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JONES COUNTY COTTON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW LEAF MEDICINALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NICHOLAS LEE SWINSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GROWER CONSULTANT LL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALASKASENSE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUGAR FARMS CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Color Spot Nurseries…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Color Spot Nurseries, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Color Spot Nurseries, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Color Spot Nurseries, INC. ranks #774 at $6,825 current penalty.

How Color Spot Nurseries, INC. Compares

Color Spot Nurseries, INC.'s 3.00 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-10-21

Last Inspection

2015-08-20

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,413

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,413 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$15,475

Current Penalty Amount

$6,825

Penalty Reduction

55.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,650 from the initial assessment of $15,475. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Color Spot Nurseries, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Color Spot Nurseries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 6 2.4
Total Penalty $6,825 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,413 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Color Spot Nurseries, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,825 here).

Birdsong Corporation $6,827 GA Kirkland Seed INC $6,820 TX Bookcliff Gardens LTD $6,747 CO Volles Dairy Farm, LLC $6,930 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sunderman Feedlot LLC 2 insp. Hadar, NE Grower Direct Farms, INC. 2 insp. Somers, CT Irish Acres Dairy LLC 2 insp. Butler, IN Charles Marvin Tart SR 2 insp. Dunn, NC

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Triple H Produce
Pharr, TX
0 inspections $0
Birdsong Corporation
Sylvester, GA
2 inspections $6,827
Happy Boy Farms
Hollister, CA
3 inspections $6,820
Kirkland Seed INC
Vega, TX
2 inspections $6,820
Triple M Fruit Co
Lake Wales, FL
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 Color Spot Nurseries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Color Spot Nurseries, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 Color Spot Nurseries, INC. have? ▼
Color Spot Nurseries, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,825.
How many OSHA inspections has Color Spot Nurseries, INC. had? ▼
Color Spot Nurseries, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-21 and the most recent on 2015-08-20. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Color Spot Nurseries, INC.? ▼
Color Spot Nurseries, INC. has been assessed $6,825 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,475 (a 55.9% reduction).
Does Color Spot Nurseries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Color Spot Nurseries, INC. 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 Color Spot Nurseries, INC. operate in? ▼
Color Spot Nurseries, INC. 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.
Where does Color Spot Nurseries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Color Spot Nurseries, INC. ranks #46,460 (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 Color Spot Nurseries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Color Spot Nurseries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,825 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Triple H Produce in Pharr, TX 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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