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Manufacturing · Modesto, CA

E & J Gallo Winery

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), E & J Gallo Winery ranks #41,004 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 17 inspections.

Upper half by penalty25% serious
$8,110
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
17
OSHA inspections
#41,004
of 99,447 penalized employers

E & J Gallo Winery in Modesto, CA has been the subject of 17 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,110. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. 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 17 times over 16 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,004 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 far above peers (6.6x 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, State of Granite, LLC in Atkinson, NH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,110 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#41,004
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 17 OSHA inspections (0.7 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 below peers (0.5x 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

$8,110 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 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 both15.916.41717.618.1442.581119.5158OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUS ARMY GARRISON WES…, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 22NISSAN NORTH AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 11BLANCHARD REFINING C…, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 32REPUBLIC STEEL, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 59ASPEN PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 19NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 40ALLIANCE LAUNDRY SYS…, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 40VIRGINIA TRANSFORMER…, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 38UNIVERSAL STAINLESS …, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 34HOWARD INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 27COLONNA'S SHIPYARD, …, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 41OHIO GRATINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 73BERNALILLO, TOWN OF, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 85CHAMPION COOLER CORP…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 25NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 24EASTERN SHIPBUILDING…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 30WESTWARD SEAFOODS, I…, OSHA inspections: 18 · Violations cited: 73DAEHAN SOLUTION NEVA…, OSHA inspections: 18 · Violations cited: 131SEVERSTAL NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 151CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 25E & J Gallo Winery, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 12
E & J Gallo Winery has 17 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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

In Manufacturing, E & J Gallo Winery sits at penalty rank #18,081 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($8,110 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $8,110 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 0.71 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

17

First Inspection

2010-03-26

Last Inspection

2026-01-20

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$477

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 17 inspections over 16 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $477 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$25,185

Current Penalty Amount

$8,110

Penalty Reduction

67.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$8,110

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,075 from the initial assessment of $25,185. 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
2

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 17 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $8,110 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $477 $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 ($8,110 here).

State of Granite, LLC $8,110 NH Edro Specialty Steels, LLC $8,110 PA I & M Machine & Fabrication CORP. $8,110 MO Applied Plastics Technology, INC. $8,111 RI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (17 inspections here).

US Army Garrison West Point 17 insp. West Point, NY Nissan North America INC 17 insp. Smyrna, TN Blanchard Refining Company, LLC 17 insp. Texas City, TX Republic Steel 17 insp. Lorain, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

State of Granite, LLC
Atkinson, NH
2 inspections $8,110
Edro Specialty Steels, LLC
Conshohocken, PA
2 inspections $8,110
I & M Machine & Fabrication CORP.
Saint Joseph, MO
2 inspections $8,110
Applied Plastics Technology, INC.
Bristol, RI
2 inspections $8,111
Wakefield-Vette, INC
Pelham, NH
3 inspections $8,112

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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 State of Granite, LLC, 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 12 violations across 17 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below 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 12 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,110.
How many OSHA inspections has E & J Gallo Winery had? ▼
E & J Gallo Winery has had 17 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-26 and the most recent on 2026-01-20. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for E & J Gallo Winery? ▼
E & J Gallo Winery has been assessed $8,110 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,185 (a 67.8% 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 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.
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 312140). 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 #41,004 (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 E & J Gallo Winery's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
E & J Gallo Winery's total OSHA penalty of $8,110 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 17 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, State of Granite, LLC in Atkinson, NH is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,110 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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