Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Bakersfield, CA

DV Custom Farming, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), DV Custom Farming, LLC ranks #34,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 5 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty40% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$10,100
OSHA penalties: 5
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #34,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

DV Custom Farming, LLC in Bakersfield, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected DV Custom Farming, LLC 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Gaston Cooperative, INC. in Garysburg, NC is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,100 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection: 40.0%
of violations were serious: #34,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 72/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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DV Custom Farming, LLC

$10,100
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting avg

$3,448

What this shows DV Custom Farming, LLC runs well above peers (2.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$10,100 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 DV Custom Farming, LLC.

DV Custom Farming, LLC has 4 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.

DV Custom Farming, LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, DV Custom Farming, LLC sits at penalty rank #573 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($10,100 assessed).

How DV Custom Farming, LLC Compares

DV Custom Farming, LLC's 1.25 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 (2.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-07-24

Last Inspection

2014-04-03

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,525

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $2,525 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Serious

40.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$33,645

Current Penalty Amount

$10,100

Penalty Reduction

70.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,545 from the initial assessment of $33,645. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How DV Custom Farming, LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	DV Custom Farming, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	1.4
Violations	5	2.4
Total Penalty	$10,100	$3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,525	$2,537

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for DV Custom Farming, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,100 here).

Gaston Cooperative, INC. $10,100 NC Providence Dairy, INC. $10,121 GA Davidson Farms of Creston, INC. $10,030 IL Coma Farms, LLC $10,021 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Church Brothers, LLC 4 insp. Yuma, AZ Monterey Mushrooms, INC. 4 insp. Madisonville, TX Willacy CO-Op 4 insp. Sebastian, TX The Growers Company 4 insp. Yuma, AZ

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gaston Cooperative, INC.

Garysburg, NC

2 inspections $10,100

Anyelas Vineyards, LLC

6 inspections $10,080

Pacific Harvest INC.

Guadalupe, CA

2 inspections $10,120

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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 DV Custom Farming, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, DV Custom Farming, LLC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 5 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 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 DV Custom Farming, LLC have? ▼

DV Custom Farming, LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,100.

How many OSHA inspections has DV Custom Farming, LLC had? ▼

DV Custom Farming, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-24 and the most recent on 2014-04-03. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for DV Custom Farming, LLC? ▼

DV Custom Farming, LLC has been assessed $10,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,645 (a 70.0% reduction).

Does DV Custom Farming, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. DV Custom Farming, LLC has 2 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 DV Custom Farming, LLC operate in? ▼

DV Custom Farming, LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111219). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.

Where does DV Custom Farming, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, DV Custom Farming, LLC ranks #34,591 (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 DV Custom Farming, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

DV Custom Farming, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $10,100 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gaston Cooperative, INC. in Garysburg, NC is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $10,100 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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