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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Shafter, CA

Esparza Enterprises, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Esparza Enterprises, INC. ranks #95,521 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$315
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#95,521
of 99,447 penalized employers

Esparza Enterprises, INC. in Shafter, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $315. 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, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,521 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. For comparison, Agro Labor Services, INC. in Buttonwillow, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $315 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#95,521
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Esparza Enterprises, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Esparza Enterprises, INC. runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$315 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% 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, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCURIO CULTIVATION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RICE AND SON ORCHARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STEVE BECKLEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEBER LOGGING AND CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GORDON W HENTZE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BRECHON FARM SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MJ'S LABOR CONTRACTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0IWASAKI BROS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GREENBRIAR AG MANAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BROUGHTON FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROSE ACRE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SYLVESTER WINSLOW TE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LIVINGSTON ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MEANS NURSERY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARY BENSON FREEBORN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DICK R KOBAYASHI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NAKAMURA ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GLEN A BLANKERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DAVIS CONTRACT CUTTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLUB CHEF, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Esparza Enterprises,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Esparza Enterprises, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Esparza Enterprises, INC. is the #1,975 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($315).

How Esparza Enterprises, INC. Compares

Esparza Enterprises, INC.'s 1.00 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 below peers (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-01-12

Last Inspection

2017-08-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$158

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $158 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

2

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

$630

Current Penalty Amount

$315

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $315 from the initial assessment of $630. 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 2 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $315 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $158 $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 ($315 here).

Tlaloc Orchards INC $315 OR Rembrandt Enterprises INC DBA Rembrandt Foods $315 MN Brar Farms $300 WA Agricare INC a Corporation of California $300 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Curio Cultivation, LLC 2 insp. Timonium, MD Rice and Son Orchard INC 2 insp. Hood River, OR Steve Beckley 2 insp. Monroe, OR Weber Logging and Construction INC 2 insp. Glide, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tlaloc Orchards INC
The Dalles, OR
4 inspections $315
Agro Labor Services, INC.
Buttonwillow, CA
4 inspections $315
Rembrandt Enterprises INC DBA Rembrandt Foods
Renville, MN
2 inspections $315
Netto Ag, INC.
Hanford, CA
2 inspections $325
Grower's Choice, INC.
Escalon, CA
2 inspections $325

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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 Esparza Enterprises, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Esparza Enterprises, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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, INC. have? ▼
Esparza Enterprises, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $315.
How many OSHA inspections has Esparza Enterprises, INC. had? ▼
Esparza Enterprises, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-12 and the most recent on 2017-08-11. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Esparza Enterprises, INC.? ▼
Esparza Enterprises, INC. has been assessed $315 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $630 (a 50.0% reduction).
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 #95,521 (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, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Esparza Enterprises, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $315 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, Agro Labor Services, INC. in Buttonwillow, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $315 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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