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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Moss Landing, CA

Golden State Bulb Growers

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Golden State Bulb Growers ranks #94,479 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
$400
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Golden State Bulb Growers in Moss Landing, 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: $400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Golden State Bulb Growers 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 #94,479 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, Steve Beckley in Monroe, OR is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#94,479
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 Golden State Bulb Growers compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Golden State Bulb Growers runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$400 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 Golden State Bulb Growers.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLITTLE LEAF FARMS PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLANTON FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KENNETT SQUARE SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CARPENTER RANCHES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23TAYLOR UNITED INC SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARBOR KITCHEN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THORLUND BROTHERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUGARLAND GROWERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROSE ACRE FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3R C ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SARBANAND FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PERO FAMILY FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ACE BEGONIAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JOE COOK LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ARMSTRONG FARM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLOR SPOT NURSERIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BRECKENRIDGE BLUEBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U. S. DEPT. OF INTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BUSE TIMBER & SALES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0V & G CONTRACTOR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Golden State Bulb Gr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Golden State Bulb Growers 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.

Golden State Bulb Growers in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Golden State Bulb Growers is the #1,907 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($400).

How Golden State Bulb Growers Compares

Golden State Bulb Growers'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 (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-25

Last Inspection

2011-12-05

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $200 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

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$400

Penalty Reduction

71.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,000 from the initial assessment of $1,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Golden State Bulb Growers compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Golden State Bulb Growers Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $400 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $200 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Golden State Bulb Growers, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($400 here).

Steve Beckley $400 OR McLaughlin Tobacco $400 MA Abc Industry LLC $400 MI Allen & Gibbons Logging INC $400 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Little Leaf Farms PA LLC 2 insp. McAdoo, PA Clanton Farms, LLC 2 insp. Hermitage, AR Kennett Square Specialties, LLC 2 insp. Kennett Square, PA Carpenter Ranches LLC 2 insp. Granger, WA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Salinas Farm Labor Contractor, INC.
Tracy, CA
3 inspections $400
Los Arboles Harvesting, INC.
Piru, CA
6 inspections $400
Steve Beckley
Monroe, OR
2 inspections $400
Agsource Services, LLC
Tulare, CA
2 inspections $400
McLaughlin Tobacco
Westfield, MA
2 inspections $400

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What to do with this record

Use Golden State Bulb Growers's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Golden State Bulb Growers safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Golden State Bulb Growers'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 Golden State Bulb Growers have? ▼
Golden State Bulb Growers has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400.
How many OSHA inspections has Golden State Bulb Growers had? ▼
Golden State Bulb Growers has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-25 and the most recent on 2011-12-05. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Golden State Bulb Growers? ▼
Golden State Bulb Growers has been assessed $400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,400 (a 71.4% reduction).
What industry does Golden State Bulb Growers operate in? ▼
Golden State Bulb Growers operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111421). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Golden State Bulb Growers rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Golden State Bulb Growers ranks #94,479 (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 Golden State Bulb Growers's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Golden State Bulb Growers's total OSHA penalty of $400 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, Steve Beckley in Monroe, OR is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $400 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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