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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Avenal, CA

Garza Contracting, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Garza Contracting, INC ranks #38,664 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$8,850
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,664
of 99,447 penalized employers

Garza Contracting, INC in Avenal, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Garza Contracting, INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,664 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, D & G Farms Parnership in Indianola, MS is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#38,664
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Garza Contracting, INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Garza Contracting, INC runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$8,850 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Garza Contracting, INC.

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Garza Contracting, INC has 2 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.

Garza Contracting, INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Garza Contracting, INC sits at penalty rank #634 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($8,850 assessed).

How Garza Contracting, INC Compares

Garza Contracting, INC's 1.50 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 above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-10-29

Last Inspection

2015-09-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,425

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,425 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$14,250

Current Penalty Amount

$8,850

Penalty Reduction

37.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,400 from the initial assessment of $14,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Garza Contracting, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 3 2.4
Total Penalty $8,850 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,425 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Garza Contracting, INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,850 here).

Whites Nursery & Greenhouses, INC. $8,864 VA Fabens Production INC. $8,873 TX Moon Valley Nursery $8,820 NV Sunrise Acres, INC. $8,800 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

National Food NW LLC 2 insp. Plankinton, SD Golden Alaska Seafoods 2 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK Cattle Empire LLC 2 insp. Satanta, KS Brown Brothers Construction Company, INC. 2 insp. Banks, ID

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Boatwright Farms
Steele, AL
0 inspections $0
Whites Nursery & Greenhouses, INC.
Chesapeake, VA
2 inspections $8,864
D & G Farms Parnership
Indianola, MS
0 inspections $0
Fabens Production INC.
Fabens, TX
2 inspections $8,873
Coleman Agriculture, Inc.
Saint Paul, OR
0 inspections $0

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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 Garza Contracting, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Garza Contracting, INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 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 Garza Contracting, INC have? ▼
Garza Contracting, INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,850.
How many OSHA inspections has Garza Contracting, INC had? ▼
Garza Contracting, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-29 and the most recent on 2015-09-04. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Garza Contracting, INC? ▼
Garza Contracting, INC has been assessed $8,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,250 (a 37.9% reduction).
Does Garza Contracting, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Garza Contracting, INC has 2 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 Garza Contracting, INC operate in? ▼
Garza Contracting, 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 Garza Contracting, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Garza Contracting, INC ranks #38,664 (the upper 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 Garza Contracting, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Garza Contracting, INC's total OSHA penalty of $8,850 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, D & G Farms Parnership in Indianola, MS 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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