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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Selma, CA

Golden West Labor

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Golden West Labor ranks #76,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,025
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Golden West Labor in Selma, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,025. 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 West Labor 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Oregon Harvesting, Inc. in Hillsboro, OR is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#76,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Golden West Labor compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Golden West Labor runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$2,025 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 West Labor.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMCCLURE PROPERTIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MIDDLESEX COUNTY PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC RIM FORESTRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OLIVE VALLEY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GREENLEAF HOP FARM INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HURON PORK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RISSEEUW LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ZIRKLE FRUIT CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GAS-LLC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BROWN BROTHERS CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KAOLIN MUSHROOM FARM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CAMPO ALEGRE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1T & K FEEDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FABENS PRODUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GERALD L BISHOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15OBENDORF HOP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2POLTER BERRY FARM, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1K HOLLOW LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOMCAT LOGGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1USDA, ANIMAL PLANT H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Golden West Labor, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Golden West Labor has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 West Labor in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Golden West Labor ranks #1,305 at $2,025 current penalty.

How Golden West Labor Compares

Golden West Labor's 0.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-11-19

Last Inspection

2015-07-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,013

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,013 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,025

Current Penalty Amount

$2,025

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Golden West Labor Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 1 2.4
Total Penalty $2,025 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,013 $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 West Labor, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,025 here).

Daniel and Son, INC. $2,040 AL Olive Valley, INC. $2,000 AZ Mike Reynolds Logging $2,000 ID Golden Gate Hop Ranches INC $2,000 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

McClure Properties, LTD. 2 insp. Myakka City, FL Middlesex County Parks and Recreation 2 insp. Highland Park, NJ Pacific Rim Forestry 2 insp. Rockport, WA Olive Valley, INC. 2 insp. Yuma, AZ

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Altman Specialty Plants, INC.
Bonsall, CA
2 inspections $2,025
Heilig Orchards Inc.
Mullica Hill, NJ
0 inspections $0
Oregon Harvesting, Inc.
Hillsboro, OR
0 inspections $0
RJL Labor Services, Inc.
Clovis, CA
0 inspections $0
Larry Oliver Wentz Ranch
Baker City, 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 Golden West Labor safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Golden West Labor's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 West Labor have? ▼
Golden West Labor has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,025.
How many OSHA inspections has Golden West Labor had? ▼
Golden West Labor has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-19 and the most recent on 2015-07-23. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Golden West Labor? ▼
Golden West Labor has been assessed $2,025 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Golden West Labor have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Golden West Labor has 1 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 Golden West Labor operate in? ▼
Golden West Labor 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 Golden West Labor rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Golden West Labor ranks #76,117 (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 West Labor's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Golden West Labor's total OSHA penalty of $2,025 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, Oregon Harvesting, Inc. in Hillsboro, OR 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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