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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Santa Maria, CA

DL Farm Management, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), DL Farm Management, INC. ranks #23,301 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty20% serious
$15,500
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,301
of 99,447 penalized employers

DL Farm Management, INC. in Santa Maria, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected DL Farm Management, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,301 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, Waikele Farms INC in Kunia, HI is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $15,536 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#23,301
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How DL Farm Management, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows DL Farm Management, INC. 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

$15,500 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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 DL Farm Management, 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: 0DL Farm Management, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
DL Farm Management, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

DL Farm Management, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, DL Farm Management, INC. sits at penalty rank #391 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($15,500 assessed).

How DL Farm Management, INC. Compares

DL Farm Management, INC.'s 2.50 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 well above peers (4.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-08-05

Last Inspection

2024-10-08

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $7,750 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$19,500

Current Penalty Amount

$15,500

Penalty Reduction

20.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,000 from the initial assessment of $19,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How DL Farm Management, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric DL Farm Management, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $15,500 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,750 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for DL Farm Management, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,500 here).

Waikele Farms INC $15,536 HI L.R. Forage Harvesting, LLC $15,380 TX Pagel's Ponderosa Dairy, LLC $15,314 WI Farmer Mike's LLC $15,750 FL

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.

Mahoney Harvesting & Trucking
Genoa, NE
0 inspections $0
Sun Fong Farm, INC.
Thermal, CA
1 inspections $6,210
Plainview Growers
Andover, NJ
0 inspections $0
Judel Marketing International
Mesa, WA
0 inspections $0
Waikele Farms INC
Kunia, HI
3 inspections $15,536

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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 DL Farm Management, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, DL Farm Management, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 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 DL Farm Management, INC. have? ▼
DL Farm Management, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,500.
How many OSHA inspections has DL Farm Management, INC. had? ▼
DL Farm Management, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-08-05 and the most recent on 2024-10-08. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for DL Farm Management, INC.? ▼
DL Farm Management, INC. has been assessed $15,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,500 (a 20.5% reduction).
Does DL Farm Management, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. DL Farm Management, 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 DL Farm Management, INC. operate in? ▼
DL Farm Management, INC. 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 DL Farm Management, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, DL Farm Management, INC. ranks #23,301 (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 DL Farm Management, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
DL Farm Management, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,500 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (4.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Waikele Farms INC in Kunia, HI is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $15,536 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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