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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Arvin, CA

Grape Valley Contracting

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grape Valley Contracting has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,125
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,994
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
14%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Grape Valley Contracting

The federal enforcement record for Grape Valley Contracting in Arvin, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $5,060 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,125 - a 77.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $563. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,429 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-10-31 to 2019-07-08, a window of roughly 7 years.

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

$2,541

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 $2,541.

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 6,046 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Grape Valley Contracting Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.3
Violations 1 2.3
Total Penalty $1,125 $3,429
Avg Penalty per Inspection $563 $2,541
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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 6,046 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,157 total OSHA inspections and $20.73M in cumulative penalties.
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 $3,429 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.3 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.

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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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