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

E & a Farming

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), E & a Farming has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$8,575
Back wages owed

E & a Farming in Santa Maria, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected E & a Farming once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $8,575 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. For comparison, Gardner's Landscape Nursery Inc in Chester Springs, PA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$8,575
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $9K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($9K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 E & a Farming.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.83.75.57.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSHATLEY FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PLANTERS COTTON OIL …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6J-M FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SIEMBRA FINCA CARACO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NEEDVILLE GIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2JULIAN HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4PRIMETIME HARVESTING…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PGM PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1BANANERA PAGAN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5GIBSON TIMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4SUMMIT POULTRY INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 34-C CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ATENAS PINEAPPLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STEVE BOYUM, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EUBANKS PRODUCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0REICKS VIEW FARMS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NEVADA ONION, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7WILLIAMS TIMBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6COLUMBIA REACH PACK, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2MATTHEWS RIDGEVIEW F…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0E & a Farming, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0
E & a Farming has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 0 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.

E & a Farming in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, E & a Farming ranks #1,270 among 2,875 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with WHD recoveries ($8,575). E & a Farming carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #1,270 of 2,875 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers on WHD back wages ($8,575).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $8,575 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How E & a Farming Compares

1 OSHA inspection on record for E & a Farming in Santa Maria, CA, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against E & a Farming to date. The Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average runs $3,448 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2019-09-04

Last Inspection

2019-09-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$8,575
Employees Affected
7
WHD Violations
20
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,225
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$8,575

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that E & a Farming owed $8,575 in back wages to 7 employees across 1 case and 20 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric E & a Farming Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.4
Violations 0 2.4
Total Penalty $0 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for E & a Farming, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Shatley Farms LLC 1 insp. Jefferson, NC Planters Cotton Oil Mill 1 insp. Pine Bluff, AR J-M Farms, INC. 1 insp. Miami, OK Siembra Finca Caracolillo, LLC 1 insp. Maricao, PR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Davis Vineyards, INC
Madera, CA
2 inspections $8,580
Gardner's Landscape Nursery Inc
Chester Springs, PA
0 inspections $0
Hughes Harvesting
Ellinwood, KS
0 inspections $0
Shades of Green Nursery & Landscape
Frisco, TX
0 inspections $0
Conoley Fruit Harvester, Inc.
Winter Garden, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use E & a Farming's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare E & a Farming against Davis Vineyards, INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether E & a Farming's inspection and penalty record is typical for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector
  • E & a Farming also carries $8,575 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 E & a Farming safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, E & a Farming's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does E & a Farming have? ▼
E & a Farming has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has E & a Farming had? ▼
E & a Farming has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-09-04 and the most recent on 2019-09-04. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for E & a Farming? ▼
E & a Farming has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $8,575 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has E & a Farming been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against E & a Farming, resulting in $8,575 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does E & a Farming operate in? ▼
E & a Farming operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111333). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if E & a Farming owes me wages? ▼
If you believe E & a Farming owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $8,575 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does E & a Farming's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
E & a Farming's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gardner's Landscape Nursery Inc in Chester Springs, PA 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 1 inspection on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.