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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Bakersfield, CA

Esparza Enterprises

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Esparza Enterprises ranks #83,829 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,235
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#83,829
of 99,447 penalized employers

Esparza Enterprises in Bakersfield, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,235. 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 Esparza Enterprises 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,829 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Kutchey Family Farm in Washington, MI is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#83,829
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Esparza Enterprises compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Esparza Enterprises runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,235 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 Esparza Enterprises.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.623.134.746.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHAIN PURE PROTEIN CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STARK BRO'S NURSERIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8S K ORCHARDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44TONY MALATESTA FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUNSHINE MEALWORMS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WILLAMETTE TREE WHOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOBILE SALVAGE LOGGI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LONE SHELDON LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALASKA SEEDS OF CHANGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OCEAN HARVESTERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROBERT PAGE GARDNER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LARIZA ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BIA-FORT APACHE AGEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WILLOWOOD FARM OF EB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WYSS LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LITTLE LEAF FARMS PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLANTON FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KENNETT SQUARE SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Esparza Enterprises, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Esparza Enterprises has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Esparza Enterprises in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Esparza Enterprises is the #1,510 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($1,235).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,235 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Esparza Enterprises Compares

Esparza Enterprises's 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-06-18

Last Inspection

2015-06-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$618

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $618 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

3

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

$2,625

Current Penalty Amount

$1,235

Penalty Reduction

53.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,235

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,390 from the initial assessment of $2,625. 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
0

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Esparza Enterprises Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 3 2.4
Total Penalty $1,235 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $618 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Esparza Enterprises, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,235 here).

Kraemer's Nursery INC $1,230 OR Stormy Mountain Ranch INC $1,250 WA Bananera Morales $1,250 PR Lindy's Pre Pak Carrots INC $1,250 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hain Pure Protein CORP. 2 insp. Fredericksburg, PA Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Company 2 insp. Louisiana, MO S K Orchards 2 insp. White Salmon, WA Tony Malatesta Farms LLC 2 insp. Canby, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Barcelo Enterprises INC
Fallbrook, CA
2 inspections $1,235
Kutchey Family Farm
Washington, MI
0 inspections $0
Anderson Harvesting
Bridgeport, NE
0 inspections $0
Ruth Farms
Downing, MO
0 inspections $0
North Delta Gin Company
Marks, MS
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Esparza Enterprises's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Esparza Enterprises against Barcelo Enterprises INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Esparza Enterprises'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
  • Esparza Enterprises 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 Esparza Enterprises safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Esparza Enterprises's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 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 Esparza Enterprises have? ▼
Esparza Enterprises has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,235.
How many OSHA inspections has Esparza Enterprises had? ▼
Esparza Enterprises has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-18 and the most recent on 2015-06-25. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Esparza Enterprises? ▼
Esparza Enterprises has been assessed $1,235 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,625 (a 53.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Esparza Enterprises been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Esparza Enterprises, 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 Esparza Enterprises operate in? ▼
Esparza Enterprises 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.
What should I do if Esparza Enterprises owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Esparza Enterprises 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 Esparza Enterprises rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Esparza Enterprises ranks #83,829 (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 Esparza Enterprises's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Esparza Enterprises's total OSHA penalty of $1,235 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, Kutchey Family Farm in Washington, MI 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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