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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Maxwell, CA

Emerald Farms LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Emerald Farms LLC ranks #29,429 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$12,220
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#29,429
of 99,447 penalized employers

Emerald Farms LLC in Maxwell, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,220. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Emerald Farms LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,429 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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. For comparison, Mendoza Bros Harvesting in Saint Helena, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,200 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#29,429
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Emerald Farms LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Emerald Farms LLC runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$12,220 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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 Emerald Farms LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKELLEY BEAN CO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW DAY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CREIGHTON BROTHERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WESTEX COOPERATIVE GIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1INKSTER PINE PARK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TRI COTTON GIN OF NO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AGRICARE INC A CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RESULTS PARTNERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JARS CANNABIS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BANEY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BEAR CREEK ORCHARDS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RICK ROBERTSON LOGGI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PASCO PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HINES CUTTING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE CAMPBELL GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VALLEY SPRAY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0G & A NARANG FARMS LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0IOWA SELECT FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FARMERS PRIDE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DUNDEE CITRUS GROWER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Emerald Farms LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Emerald Farms LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Emerald Farms LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Emerald Farms LLC sits at penalty rank #488 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($12,220 assessed).

How Emerald Farms LLC Compares

Emerald Farms LLC's 3.00 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 (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-12-02

Last Inspection

2023-06-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,110

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $6,110 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$19,830

Current Penalty Amount

$12,220

Penalty Reduction

38.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,610 from the initial assessment of $19,830. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Emerald Farms LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 6 2.4
Total Penalty $12,220 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,110 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,220 here).

Troyer Growers, INC. $12,200 PA Prairie Farms Dairy, INC. $12,197 IL Ace Begonias, INC. $12,272 CT Central Ohio Farmers CO-Op, INC. $12,160 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kelley Bean CO INC 2 insp. Morrill, NE New Day Farms 2 insp. Raymond, OH Creighton Brothers LLC 2 insp. Claypool, IN Westex Cooperative Gin 2 insp. Slaton, TX

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Martin's Columbine Vineyard
Delano, CA
0 inspections $0
Mendoza Bros Harvesting
Saint Helena, CA
2 inspections $12,200
Troyer Growers, INC.
Waterford, PA
2 inspections $12,200
Prairie Farms Dairy, INC.
Quincy, IL
2 inspections $12,197
Sierra Cascade Nursery INC
Susanville, CA
4 inspections $10,795

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What to do with this record

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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 Emerald Farms LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Emerald Farms LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 Emerald Farms LLC have? ▼
Emerald Farms LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,220.
How many OSHA inspections has Emerald Farms LLC had? ▼
Emerald Farms LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-12-02 and the most recent on 2023-06-14. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Emerald Farms LLC? ▼
Emerald Farms LLC has been assessed $12,220 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,830 (a 38.4% reduction).
Does Emerald Farms LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Emerald Farms 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.
What industry does Emerald Farms LLC operate in? ▼
Emerald Farms LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111335). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Emerald Farms LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Emerald Farms LLC ranks #29,429 (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 Emerald Farms LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Emerald Farms LLC's total OSHA penalty of $12,220 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mendoza Bros Harvesting in Saint Helena, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $12,200 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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