Wholesale Trade · Turlock, CA

Foster Poultry Farms, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Foster Poultry Farms, LLC ranks #1,737 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty75% serious
$100,260
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#1,737
of 99,447 penalized employers

Foster Poultry Farms, LLC in Turlock, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $100,260. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Foster Poultry Farms, LLC 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,737 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Idea Nuova INC. in New York, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $100,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#1,737
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Foster Poultry Farms, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Foster Poultry Farms, LLC runs far above peers (11.0x 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

$100,260 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($100,260) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $100,260 $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Foster Poultry Farms, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.01.78.81623.230.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFISCHER PAPER PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15TARA INTERNATIONAL L…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7COLORADO BOXED BEEF …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8WESTERN METALS RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4IFCO SYSTEMS N.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13RUFF BROTHERS GRAIN …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5US FAB LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RIFKIN SCRAP IRON & …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15MIDWESTERN METALS, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12MG BUILDING MATERIAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7COLL MATERIALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13STARKIST, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8INTERNATIONAL MULCH …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE W…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13DESTILERIA SERRALLES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9EISEN ELECTRIC CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CARGILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8WINSTON BROS IRON & …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29SPIRIT RIVER INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3Foster Poultry Farms…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8
Foster Poultry Farms, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Foster Poultry Farms, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Foster Poultry Farms, LLC ranks #62 at $100,260 current penalty.

How Foster Poultry Farms, LLC Compares

Foster Poultry Farms, LLC's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (11.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2022-07-26

Last Inspection

2026-02-24

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$25,065

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $25,065 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$100,425

Current Penalty Amount

$100,260

Penalty Reduction

0.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $165 from the initial assessment of $100,425. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Foster Poultry Farms, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Foster Poultry Farms, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 8 5.5
Total Penalty $100,260 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $25,065 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($100,260 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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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 Foster Poultry Farms, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Foster Poultry Farms, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Foster Poultry Farms, LLC have?
Foster Poultry Farms, LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $100,260.
How many OSHA inspections has Foster Poultry Farms, LLC had?
Foster Poultry Farms, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-07-26 and the most recent on 2026-02-24. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Foster Poultry Farms, LLC?
Foster Poultry Farms, LLC has been assessed $100,260 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $100,425 (a 0.2% reduction).
Does Foster Poultry Farms, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Foster Poultry Farms, LLC has 6 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 Foster Poultry Farms, LLC operate in?
Foster Poultry Farms, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424440). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Foster Poultry Farms, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Foster Poultry Farms, LLC ranks #1,737 (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 Foster Poultry Farms, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Foster Poultry Farms, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $100,260 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (11.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Idea Nuova INC. in New York, NY is a similar wholesale trade employer with $100,000 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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