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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Arvin, CA

Grape Valley Contracting

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grape Valley Contracting ranks #85,087 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 penalty0% serious
$1,125
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

Grape Valley Contracting in Arvin, 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: $1,125. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Grape Valley Contracting 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #85,087 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, Columbus Turf Nursery, Ltd. in Ashville, OH is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#85,087
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 Grape Valley Contracting compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Grape Valley Contracting runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$1,125 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Grape Valley Contracting.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHART ACQUISITIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SCHUTTER SEED FARM INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HANOR COMPANIES OF W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ENGESETH LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LEGACY FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44 B FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10OREGON SEED ENHANCEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BAILEY NURSERIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FOREST SERVICE MT. B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. FOREST SERVICE-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LARAWAY & SONS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EARLS BROTHERS LOGGI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GILLEN CONTRACT CUTT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WAYNE FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE ELEPHANT SANCTUA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DEANS MT LOGGING CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TREJO LABOR SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WILDWOOD COTTON TECH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CIRILO ROMERO, A SIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYSDEC ONEIDA FISH H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Grape Valley Contrac…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Grape Valley Contracting 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.

Grape Valley Contracting in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Grape Valley Contracting ranks #1,547 at $1,125 current penalty.

How Grape Valley Contracting Compares

Grape Valley Contracting'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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-31

Last Inspection

2019-07-08

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$563

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $563 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

1

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

$5,060

Current Penalty Amount

$1,125

Penalty Reduction

77.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,935 from the initial assessment of $5,060. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Grape Valley Contracting Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 1 2.4
Total Penalty $1,125 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $563 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,125 here).

Ramar Production Services, INC. $1,125 AZ Foothill Packing, INC. $1,125 AZ Kelley Bros INC $1,100 OR Amos Farms LLC $1,100 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hart Acquisitions, LLC 2 insp. Waynesboro, GA Schutter Seed Farm INC 2 insp. Manhattan, MT Hanor Companies of Wisconsin, LLC 2 insp. White Hall, IL Engeseth Logging 2 insp. Forks, WA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Columbus Turf Nursery, Ltd.
Ashville, OH
0 inspections $0
South Corner Dairy
Visalia, CA
2 inspections $1,125
Lavoie Farm
Hollis, NH
0 inspections $0
Ramar Production Services, INC.
Somerton, AZ
2 inspections $1,125
Tudor Ranch INC
Mecca, CA
2 inspections $1,125

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What to do with this record

Use Grape Valley Contracting's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Grape Valley Contracting against Columbus Turf Nursery, Ltd., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Grape Valley Contracting safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Grape Valley Contracting's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Grape Valley Contracting have? ▼
Grape Valley Contracting has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,125.
How many OSHA inspections has Grape Valley Contracting had? ▼
Grape Valley Contracting has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-31 and the most recent on 2019-07-08. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Grape Valley Contracting? ▼
Grape Valley Contracting has been assessed $1,125 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,060 (a 77.8% reduction).
What industry does Grape Valley Contracting operate in? ▼
Grape Valley Contracting 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 Grape Valley Contracting rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Grape Valley Contracting ranks #85,087 (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 Grape Valley Contracting's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Grape Valley Contracting's total OSHA penalty of $1,125 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, Columbus Turf Nursery, Ltd. in Ashville, OH 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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