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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Hopland, CA

Fetzer Vineyards

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fetzer Vineyards ranks #63,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,750
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#63,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fetzer Vineyards in Hopland, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,750. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case 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 Fetzer Vineyards 3 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #63,164 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 well above peers (2.2x 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, S. Sanchez Harvesting in Immokalee, FL is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#63,164
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Fetzer Vineyards compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Fetzer Vineyards sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$3,750 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% 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 Fetzer Vineyards.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRIONA CATTLE FEEDER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AUVIL FRUIT COMPANY #2, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JEROME M ROSA & CARO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CHARLES JOHNSON DBA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29KIRKPATRICK LOGGING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0OPAL FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DOUBLE DUTCH DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NORTON CREEK FARMS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FOUR SEASONS PRODUCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RICE LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0KCK FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BEAR CREEK ORCHARDS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CHERRY VALLEY LOGGIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AUVIL FRUIT COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9K&D SAWMILL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WALTERS GARDENS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BLACK GOLD FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FOREST SERVICE, SWEE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JAMES T LESTER & LIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Fetzer Vineyards, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Fetzer Vineyards has 3 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.

Fetzer Vineyards in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Fetzer Vineyards ranks #1,057 at $3,750 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $3,750 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Fetzer Vineyards Compares

Fetzer Vineyards'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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-09-29

Last Inspection

2023-11-13

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,250 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

$12,500

Current Penalty Amount

$3,750

Penalty Reduction

70.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$3,750

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,750 from the initial assessment of $12,500. 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
2

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Fetzer Vineyards Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 3 2.4
Total Penalty $3,750 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,250 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,750 here).

Millicoma Logging LLC $3,750 OR Pacific Avenue Growers, INC. $3,775 AZ First State Compassion Center $3,781 DE Edward Rosa $3,800 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Friona Cattle Feeders North 3 insp. Satanta, KS Auvil Fruit Company #2 3 insp. Vantage, WA Jerome M Rosa & Carole E Rosa 3 insp. Gervais, OR Charles Johnson DBA Johnson Sawmill 3 insp. Jackson, TN

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

S. Sanchez Harvesting
Immokalee, FL
0 inspections $0
Capella Farms and/or Wendy Capella
Gowanda, NY
0 inspections $0
Lassen Canyon Nursery
Redding, CA
2 inspections $3,750
Millicoma Logging LLC
Sutherlin, OR
3 inspections $3,750
Sosa, Margarita - FLC
Hatch, NM
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Fetzer Vineyards's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Fetzer Vineyards against S. Sanchez Harvesting, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Fetzer Vineyards'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
  • Fetzer Vineyards 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 Fetzer Vineyards safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fetzer Vineyards's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections. 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 Fetzer Vineyards have? ▼
Fetzer Vineyards has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Fetzer Vineyards had? ▼
Fetzer Vineyards has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-29 and the most recent on 2023-11-13. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fetzer Vineyards? ▼
Fetzer Vineyards has been assessed $3,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,500 (a 70.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Fetzer Vineyards been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Fetzer Vineyards, 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 Fetzer Vineyards operate in? ▼
Fetzer Vineyards operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111332). 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 Fetzer Vineyards owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Fetzer Vineyards 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 Fetzer Vineyards rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fetzer Vineyards ranks #63,164 (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 Fetzer Vineyards's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fetzer Vineyards's total OSHA penalty of $3,750 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, S. Sanchez Harvesting in Immokalee, FL 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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