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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Visalia, CA

Elkhorn Dairy, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elkhorn Dairy, LLC ranks #43,074 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty38% serious
$7,585
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#43,074
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elkhorn Dairy, LLC in Visalia, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,585. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elkhorn Dairy, LLC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,074 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 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, Reyes Ag Mgt Inc in Madera, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#43,074
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Elkhorn Dairy, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Elkhorn Dairy, LLC runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$7,585 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Elkhorn Dairy, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMORRIS COUNTY PARK C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STEVE BECKLEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WOOD HARVEST, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DYNES FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC NURSERY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WABASH VALLEY PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PROGRESSIVE AG COOPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SWEET BERRY FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COOL SPRINGS NURSERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HYER FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0E&H CONVEYORS, INC. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LAWRENCE D. OLIVER S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CURALEAF NY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2YORKVILLE COTTON LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16ADAMS LAND COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED AG, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VILLAGE FARMS, L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VALICOFF FRUIT COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LEO SPRAUER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12D & D VINEYARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Elkhorn Dairy, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Elkhorn Dairy, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Elkhorn Dairy, LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Elkhorn Dairy, LLC sits at penalty rank #725 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($7,585 assessed).

How Elkhorn Dairy, LLC Compares

Elkhorn Dairy, LLC's 4.00 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 above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-06-22

Last Inspection

2019-06-19

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,793

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $3,793 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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

$16,440

Current Penalty Amount

$7,585

Penalty Reduction

53.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,855 from the initial assessment of $16,440. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Elkhorn Dairy, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 8 2.4
Total Penalty $7,585 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,793 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,585 here).

Don Fudge Contract Cutting INC $7,600 OR Madison Logging INC $7,550 TN Alpha Foliage, INC. $7,629 FL Walters Gardens INC $7,630 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Morris County Park Commission 2 insp. Randolph, NJ Steve Beckley 2 insp. Vida, OR Wood Harvest, INC. 2 insp. Huntersville, NC Dynes Farms INC 2 insp. Burlington, WA

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Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Farmingdale, NJ
0 inspections $0
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Labelle, FL
0 inspections $0
Reyes Ag Mgt Inc
Madera, CA
0 inspections $0
Harrod & Hensley Tomato Co. LLC
Banks, AR
0 inspections $0
Gallops Farm
Ehrhardt, SC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Elkhorn Dairy, 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 Elkhorn Dairy, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elkhorn Dairy, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Elkhorn Dairy, LLC have? ▼
Elkhorn Dairy, LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,585.
How many OSHA inspections has Elkhorn Dairy, LLC had? ▼
Elkhorn Dairy, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-22 and the most recent on 2019-06-19. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elkhorn Dairy, LLC? ▼
Elkhorn Dairy, LLC has been assessed $7,585 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,440 (a 53.9% reduction).
Does Elkhorn Dairy, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elkhorn Dairy, LLC 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.
What industry does Elkhorn Dairy, LLC operate in? ▼
Elkhorn Dairy, LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112120). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Elkhorn Dairy, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elkhorn Dairy, LLC ranks #43,074 (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 Elkhorn Dairy, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elkhorn Dairy, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $7,585 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Reyes Ag Mgt Inc in Madera, CA 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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