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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Livingston, CA

Dan Avila & Son

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dan Avila & Son ranks #48,397 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$6,370
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#48,397
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dan Avila & Son in Livingston, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,370. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Dan Avila & Son: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,397 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 well above peers (2.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Higinio Reyes Espinoza - H-2ALC in Albany, GA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#48,397
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dan Avila & Son compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Dan Avila & Son runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$6,370 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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 Dan Avila & Son.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedM & M RUEF INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0SALOMON PACKING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3QUAIL INTERNATIONAL,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30DAYBREAK FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8NEWCO AEROFARMS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2MILLER TIMBER LOGGIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ILLINI WEST INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26FIVE RIVERS CATTLE F…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3WILCOX FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12FOREST SERVICE, MCKE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15CAVICCHIO GREENHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4FRESH HARVEST, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1FRESH HARVEST, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1KELLEY BROS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15COLORADO MUSHROOM FA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5FUJII FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11LORE A STERR, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10AVIAGEN INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6OK FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3GASSNER LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5Dan Avila & Son, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2
Dan Avila & Son has 4 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.

Dan Avila & Son in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Dan Avila & Son sits at penalty rank #810 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($6,370 assessed).

How Dan Avila & Son Compares

Dan Avila & Son's 0.50 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 moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-06-29

Last Inspection

2013-06-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,593

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,593 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

$7,500

Current Penalty Amount

$6,370

Penalty Reduction

15.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,130 from the initial assessment of $7,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Dan Avila & Son compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dan Avila & Son Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $6,370 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,593 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dan Avila & Son, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,370 here).

Coast King Packing, LLC $6,350 AZ S K Orchards $6,400 WA H & W Logging $6,435 VA Norton Creek Farms, INC. $6,300 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

M & M Ruef INC 4 insp. Mount Angel, OR Salomon Packing, LLC 4 insp. Stanfield, AZ Quail International, INC. 4 insp. Greensboro, GA Daybreak Foods, INC. 4 insp. Lake Mills, WI

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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 Dan Avila & Son safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dan Avila & Son's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 4 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 Dan Avila & Son have? ▼
Dan Avila & Son has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,370.
How many OSHA inspections has Dan Avila & Son had? ▼
Dan Avila & Son has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-29 and the most recent on 2013-06-11. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dan Avila & Son? ▼
Dan Avila & Son has been assessed $6,370 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,500 (a 15.1% reduction).
Does Dan Avila & Son have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dan Avila & Son 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 Dan Avila & Son operate in? ▼
Dan Avila & Son operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111998). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dan Avila & Son rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dan Avila & Son ranks #48,397 (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 Dan Avila & Son's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dan Avila & Son's total OSHA penalty of $6,370 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Higinio Reyes Espinoza - H-2ALC 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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