Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Arvin, CA

Esparza Enterprises, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Esparza Enterprises, INC. ranks #4,943 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 18 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty13% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$51,190
OSHA penalties: 15
Violations cited: 18
OSHA inspections: #4,943
of 99,447 penalized employers

Esparza Enterprises, INC. in Arvin, CA has been the subject of 18 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $51,190. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Esparza Enterprises, INC. 18 times over 11 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,943 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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 far above peers (13.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Premier Mushrooms, INC. in Colusa, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $51,470 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection: 13.3%
of violations were serious: #4,943
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 18 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Esparza Enterprises, I…

$51,190
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting avg

$3,448

What this shows Esparza Enterprises, INC. runs far above peers (14.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$51,190 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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, INC..

Esparza Enterprises, INC. has 18 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Esparza Enterprises, INC. ranks #62 at $51,190 current penalty.

How Esparza Enterprises, INC. Compares

Esparza Enterprises, INC.'s 0.83 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 far above peers (14.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-08-03

Last Inspection

2024-01-25

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,844

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 18 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $2,844 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Serious

13.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

13.3% of total

Other-Than-Serious

73.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$63,305

Current Penalty Amount

$51,190

Penalty Reduction

19.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,115 from the initial assessment of $63,305. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric	Esparza Enterprises, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	18	1.4
Violations	15	2.4
Total Penalty	$51,190	$3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,844	$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, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($51,190 here).

Little Leaf Farms PA LLC $50,000 PA Herbrucks Poultry Ranch $52,580 MI E&H Conveyors, INC. DBA KJ Mushroom Services, INC. $53,111 PA Lawrence D. Oliver Seed CO., INC. $49,005 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (18 inspections here).

Gebbers Farms Operations LP 16 insp. Brewster, WA Foothill Packing, INC. 13 insp. Yuma, AZ Taylor Farms Maryland INC 13 insp. Annapolis Junction, MD The Growers Company, INC. 13 insp. Yuma, AZ

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0

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Premier Mushrooms, INC.

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3 inspections $51,470

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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 Esparza Enterprises, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Esparza Enterprises, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 18 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 Esparza Enterprises, INC. have? ▼

Esparza Enterprises, INC. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $51,190.

How many OSHA inspections has Esparza Enterprises, INC. had? ▼

Esparza Enterprises, INC. has had 18 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-03 and the most recent on 2024-01-25. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Esparza Enterprises, INC.? ▼

Esparza Enterprises, INC. has been assessed $51,190 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $63,305 (a 19.1% reduction).

Does Esparza Enterprises, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Esparza Enterprises, INC. has 2 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Esparza Enterprises, INC. operate in? ▼

Esparza Enterprises, INC. 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 Esparza Enterprises, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Esparza Enterprises, INC. ranks #4,943 (the top 5% 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, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Esparza Enterprises, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $51,190 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (14.8x the average). The employer has 18 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Premier Mushrooms, INC. in Colusa, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $51,470 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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