Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Chowchilla, CA

DE Jager Farms South

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), DE Jager Farms South ranks #23,374 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty23% serious
$15,440
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#23,374
of 99,447 penalized employers

DE Jager Farms South in Chowchilla, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,440. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected DE Jager Farms South 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,374 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, 3h Custom Farming, INC. in Camarillo, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,400 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
23.1%
of violations were serious
#23,374
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 52/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How DE Jager Farms South compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows DE Jager Farms South runs well above peers (4.5x 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

$15,440 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 DE Jager Farms South.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSYLVAN AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11MICHIGAN PURE MED LL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5TANIMURA & ANTLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0COOPER FAMILY ORCHAR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11HILLTOWN PACKING CO.…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1DAHLGREN LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1YASUI INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16WAYNE FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2MEANS NURSERY INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BROOKOVER FEED YARDS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6GC HARVESTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2S & R EGG FARM, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6NYSDEC-CATSKILL FISH…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24IRON HORSE LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CAL-MAINE FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10J & J FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2NYSDEC S OTSELIC FIS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16SUIZA DAIRY CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16LAURANCE BROTHERS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5USDA, NATURAL RESOUR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4DE Jager Farms South, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13
DE Jager Farms South has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

DE Jager Farms South in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: DE Jager Farms South is the #392 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($15,440).

How DE Jager Farms South Compares

DE Jager Farms South's 2.60 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 well above peers (4.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2016-02-18

Last Inspection

2024-03-12

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,088

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $3,088 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

23.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

76.9% 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

$15,440

Current Penalty Amount

$15,440

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How DE Jager Farms South compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric DE Jager Farms South Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.4
Violations 13 2.4
Total Penalty $15,440 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,088 $2,537

Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for DE Jager Farms South, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DE Jager Farms South safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, DE Jager Farms South's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 5 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 DE Jager Farms South have?
DE Jager Farms South has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,440.
How many OSHA inspections has DE Jager Farms South had?
DE Jager Farms South has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-18 and the most recent on 2024-03-12. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for DE Jager Farms South?
DE Jager Farms South has been assessed $15,440 in current OSHA penalties.
Does DE Jager Farms South have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. DE Jager Farms South 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 DE Jager Farms South operate in?
DE Jager Farms South operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112120). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does DE Jager Farms South rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, DE Jager Farms South ranks #23,374 (the top quarter 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 DE Jager Farms South's safety record compare to industry average?
DE Jager Farms South's total OSHA penalty of $15,440 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (4.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, 3h Custom Farming, INC. in Camarillo, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $15,400 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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