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Manufacturing · Healdsburg, CA

E & J Gallo Winery

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), E & J Gallo Winery ranks #13,072 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$25,450
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#13,072
of 99,447 penalized employers

E & J Gallo Winery in Healdsburg, 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: $25,450. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 63 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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 & J Gallo Winery 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 #13,072 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Robert Bosch Tool Corporation in Excelsior Springs, MO is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $25,435 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#13,072
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • 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.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How E & J Gallo Winery compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows E & J Gallo Winery runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$25,450 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is E & J Gallo Winery.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.027.51318.524OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHALLENGE MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FERMENTATIONEXPERTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE CARTER JONES LUM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KENNEDY CON., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GREAT PLAINS MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5REX HEAT TREAT - LAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PLATAS CONCRETE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MASTERBRAND CABINETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ANIMAL COMFORT GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FORUM ENERGY TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ROCKIN C SAWMILL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MW INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19TEXAS TOOLMAKERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GREGORY MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PERRY'S ICE CREAM CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8H.G. TOLER AND SON L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WRIGHT PALLET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WBC EXTRUSION PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9T & S SAWMILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MOLSON COORS BEVERAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3E & J Gallo Winery, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
E & J Gallo Winery has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing 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 & J Gallo Winery in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: E & J Gallo Winery is the #6,407 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($25,450).

Combined federal exposure here: $25,450 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How E & J Gallo Winery Compares

E & J Gallo Winery's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-09

Last Inspection

2015-09-09

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,725

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $12,725 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$72,450

Current Penalty Amount

$25,450

Penalty Reduction

64.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$25,450

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $47,000 from the initial assessment of $72,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
63

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How E & J Gallo Winery compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric E & J Gallo Winery Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $25,450 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,725 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,450 here).

Barnhardt Manufacturing Company $25,450 NC Pallet Service Corporation, INC. $25,464 WI Robert Bosch Tool Corporation $25,435 MO Kawneer Company, INC. $25,433 AR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Challenge Manufacturing Holdings DBA Challenge Manufacturing LLC 2 insp. Walker, MI Fermentationexperts USA, LLC 2 insp. Sioux Falls, SD The Carter Jones Lumber Company 2 insp. Newton Falls, OH Kennedy Con., INC. 2 insp. Galveston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Barnhardt Manufacturing Company
Kinston, NC
3 inspections $25,450
Hearth Co., Inc.
El Dorado, CA
0 inspections $0
Pallet Service Corporation, INC.
Knapp, WI
4 inspections $25,464
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
Excelsior Springs, MO
5 inspections $25,435
Kawneer Company, INC.
Springdale, AR
4 inspections $25,433

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What to do with this record

Use E & J Gallo Winery's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare E & J Gallo Winery against Barnhardt Manufacturing Company, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether E & J Gallo Winery's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • E & J Gallo Winery also carries $0 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 & J Gallo Winery safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, E & J Gallo Winery's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does E & J Gallo Winery have? ▼
E & J Gallo Winery has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,450.
How many OSHA inspections has E & J Gallo Winery had? ▼
E & J Gallo Winery has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-09 and the most recent on 2015-09-09. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for E & J Gallo Winery? ▼
E & J Gallo Winery has been assessed $25,450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $72,450 (a 64.9% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does E & J Gallo Winery have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. E & J Gallo Winery has 4 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.
Has E & J Gallo Winery been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against E & J Gallo Winery, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does E & J Gallo Winery operate in? ▼
E & J Gallo Winery operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 312130). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if E & J Gallo Winery owes me wages? ▼
If you believe E & J Gallo Winery 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does E & J Gallo Winery rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, E & J Gallo Winery ranks #13,072 (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 E & J Gallo Winery's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
E & J Gallo Winery's total OSHA penalty of $25,450 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Robert Bosch Tool Corporation in Excelsior Springs, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $25,435 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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