Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Iota, LA

Garber Farms

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Garber Farms has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: $0
Back wages owed

Garber Farms in Iota, LA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. 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 Garber Farms 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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, Vino Farms LLC in Healdsburg, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $0
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Garber Farms

The federal enforcement record for Garber Farms in Iota, LA shows 2 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Garber Farms to date. The Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average runs $3,429 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2023-10-30 to 2025-06-26, a window of roughly 2 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2023-10-30

Last Inspection

2025-06-26

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,541

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,541.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Garber Farms compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 6,046 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Garber Farms	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.3
Violations	0	2.3
Total Penalty	$0	$3,429
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$2,541

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garber Farms safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Garber Farms's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 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 Garber Farms have? ▼

Garber Farms has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Garber Farms had? ▼

Garber Farms has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-10-30 and the most recent on 2025-06-26. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Garber Farms? ▼

Garber Farms has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Garber Farms been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Garber Farms, 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 Garber Farms operate in? ▼

Garber Farms operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111211). This industry has 6,046 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,157 total OSHA inspections and $20.73M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Garber Farms owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Garber Farms 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.

How does Garber Farms's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Garber Farms's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,429 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.3 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vino Farms LLC in Healdsburg, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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