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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Thermal, CA

El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC ranks #97,035 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$220
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,035
of 99,447 penalized employers

El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC in Thermal, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $220. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,035 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Tiedemann Nurseries, LLC in Soquel, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $220 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#97,035
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$220 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedIN GROWN FARMS LLC 2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COLOR STAR GROWERS O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PREMIER PRODUCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROLLIN J FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DARR FEEDLOT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LEFT COAST CELLARS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DOROTHY EGG FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KNUTSON FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19IVERSON FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SILVASEED CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TIMBER HARVESTING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOHN DIRK VAN DAM JR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8U S FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13COOS BAY OYSTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0D'ARRIGO BROS. CO. O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DYKSTRA-STUBEN ORCHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PENN COVE SHELLFISH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WHEELERS WOLF LAKE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SHILOH FORESTRY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BRAWLEY FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2El Espinal Farm Labo…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC is the #2,050 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($220).

How El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC Compares

El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC's 1.00 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 below peers (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-25

Last Inspection

2012-05-17

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$110

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $110 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$220

Current Penalty Amount

$220

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $220 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $110 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($220 here).

Arthur Burns & Jackie Burns $220 OR Willamette Tree Wholesale INC $220 OR Scott D Burke $220 OR Stiles Lawn, Landscaping & Snow Removal INC DBA Lansing Gardens INC $225 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

IN Grown Farms LLC 2 2 insp. Freeport, IL Color Star Growers of Colorado 2 insp. Fort Lupton, CO Premier Produce 2 insp. Fort Worth, TX Rollin J Farms 2 insp. Dilley, TX

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tiedemann Nurseries, LLC
Soquel, CA
2 inspections $220
Arthur Burns & Jackie Burns
Troutdale, OR
3 inspections $220
James Creek Vineyards
Pope Valley, CA
2 inspections $220
WMJ Farm, INC.
Dinuba, CA
2 inspections $220
Willamette Tree Wholesale INC
Salem, OR
2 inspections $220

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What to do with this record

Use El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC have? ▼
El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $220.
How many OSHA inspections has El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC had? ▼
El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-25 and the most recent on 2012-05-17. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC? ▼
El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC has been assessed $220 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC operate in? ▼
El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115115). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC ranks #97,035 (the lower 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 El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
El Espinal Farm Labor Contractor LLC's total OSHA penalty of $220 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tiedemann Nurseries, LLC in Soquel, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $220 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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