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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Los Molinos, CA

Crain Walnut Shelling INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Crain Walnut Shelling INC. ranks #4,792 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty30% serious
$52,375
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#4,792
of 99,447 penalized employers

Crain Walnut Shelling INC. in Los Molinos, CA has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $52,375. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Crain Walnut Shelling INC. 10 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,792 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 far above peers (7.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Vasquez Citrus & Hauling in Lake Placid, FL is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#4,792
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 10 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 Crain Walnut Shelling INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Crain Walnut Shelling INC. runs far above peers (15.2x 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

$52,375 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Crain Walnut Shelling INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.78.31011.713.3014.228.342.556.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREEN CIRCLE GROWERS…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 13WALTER WELLS & SONS …, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 20TANIMURA & ANTLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 1POLEHN FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 7CHILKAT ENTERPRISE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9NYSDEC SALMON RIVER …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19HERBRUCKS POULTRY RA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10FREMONT FARMS OF IOW…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15COAST KING PACKING, …, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 2FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15SANDY FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 31DOLE FRESH VEGETABLE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2FOOTHILL PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 3SHARPE HOLDINGS INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 54K N BERRY FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1NORTH STAR FISHING C…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10STAHLBUSH ISLAND FAR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24WASHINGTON BULB CO INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1TAYLOR FARMS MARYLAN…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 40PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24Crain Walnut Shellin…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 10
Crain Walnut Shelling INC. has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Crain Walnut Shelling INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Crain Walnut Shelling INC. is the #59 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($52,375).

How Crain Walnut Shelling INC. Compares

Crain Walnut Shelling INC.'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 far above peers (15.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2011-04-08

Last Inspection

2026-02-13

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,238

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 10 inspections over 15 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $5,238 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

70.0% 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

$101,955

Current Penalty Amount

$52,375

Penalty Reduction

48.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $49,580 from the initial assessment of $101,955. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Crain Walnut Shelling INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Crain Walnut Shelling INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 10 1.4
Violations 10 2.4
Total Penalty $52,375 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,238 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Crain Walnut Shelling INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($52,375 here).

Herbrucks Poultry Ranch $52,580 MI E&H Conveyors, INC. DBA KJ Mushroom Services, INC. $53,111 PA Little Leaf Farms PA LLC $50,000 PA Peckett's, INC. DBA Peckett's Plantastics $55,000 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Green Circle Growers, INC. 9 insp. Oberlin, OH Walter Wells & Sons LLC 9 insp. Hood River, OR Tanimura & Antle, INC. 9 insp. Yuma, AZ Polehn Farms INC 12 insp. The Dalles, OR

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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
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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 Crain Walnut Shelling INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Crain Walnut Shelling INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 10 inspections, including 3 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 Crain Walnut Shelling INC. have? ▼
Crain Walnut Shelling INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $52,375.
How many OSHA inspections has Crain Walnut Shelling INC. had? ▼
Crain Walnut Shelling INC. has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-08 and the most recent on 2026-02-13. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Crain Walnut Shelling INC.? ▼
Crain Walnut Shelling INC. has been assessed $52,375 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $101,955 (a 48.6% reduction).
Does Crain Walnut Shelling INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Crain Walnut Shelling INC. has 3 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 Crain Walnut Shelling INC. operate in? ▼
Crain Walnut Shelling INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111335). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Crain Walnut Shelling INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Crain Walnut Shelling INC. ranks #4,792 (the top 5% 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 Crain Walnut Shelling INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Crain Walnut Shelling INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $52,375 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (15.2x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vasquez Citrus & Hauling in Lake Placid, FL 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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