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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Salinas, CA

Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC ranks #25,073 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious
$14,435
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#25,073
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC in Salinas, 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: $14,435. The employer also has 3 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases 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 Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #25,073 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,798 in back wages owed to 28 affected workers. For comparison, Noblehurst Farms in Linwood, NY is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#25,073
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,798
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: $3K in back wages owed across 3 WHD cases ($933 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 Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$14,435 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Packing CO., LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOSTROM MUSHROOM COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FAR WEST TURF FARM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29RAMCO LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TWIN MILLS TIMBER AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2R C PACKING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FINCA JAIME ACEVEDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Grizzly Firefighters…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BIRDSONG PEANUT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WEAVER BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMD FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOZO HEALTH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UTR LAND MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTHWEST LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JEFF NYLUND DBA SUPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4REXIUS FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SMITH GARDENS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KENNETH HUDSON & JOA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARTA AND CARLOS GOM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BRUCE FORD & GWEN FORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Elkhorn Packing CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Packing CO., LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC is the #425 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($14,435). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC ranks #2,133 among 2,875 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with WHD recoveries ($2,798).

Combined federal exposure here: $14,435 OSHA penalties plus $2,798 WHD back wages (16.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC Compares

Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC's 2.50 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 (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-08-08

Last Inspection

2014-11-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,218

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $7,218 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$28,885

Current Penalty Amount

$14,435

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$17,233

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,450 from the initial assessment of $28,885. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
3
Back Wages Owed
$2,798
Employees Affected
28
WHD Violations
42
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$100
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$933

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC owed $2,798 in back wages to 28 employees across 3 cases and 42 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 Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $14,435 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,218 $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 Packing CO., LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,435 here).

Phillips Gourmet, INC. $14,469 PA Bristol Leader Fisheries LLC $14,471 AK Blackwell Grower, LLC $14,500 OK Summit Poultry INC. $14,304 AR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ostrom Mushroom Company 2 insp. Everson, WA Far West Turf Farm LLC 2 insp. Woodland, WA Ramco Logging INC 2 insp. Philomath, OR Twin Mills Timber and Tie Company, INC 2 insp. West Frankfort, IL

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Duarte Nursery, INC.
Hughson, CA
6 inspections $17,220
Thermiculture Management INC.
Thermal, CA
2 inspections $17,210
Kurtz Farm, LLC
Cheshire, CT
2 inspections $17,196
Noblehurst Farms
Linwood, NY
0 inspections $0
Sound Forest Technologies LLC
Cottonwood, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC against Duarte Nursery, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC'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
  • Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC also carries $2,798 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 Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Packing CO., LLC have? ▼
Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,435.
How many OSHA inspections has Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC had? ▼
Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-08 and the most recent on 2014-11-06. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC? ▼
Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC has been assessed $14,435 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,885 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $2,798 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC has 2 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 Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 3 enforcement cases against Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC, resulting in $2,798 in back wages owed to 28 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC operate in? ▼
Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115114). 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 Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC 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 $2,798 in back wages owed by this employer across 3 cases.
Where does Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC ranks #25,073 (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 Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elkhorn Packing CO., LLC's total OSHA penalty of $14,435 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Noblehurst Farms in Linwood, NY 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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