Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Arvin, CA

Grimmway Farms

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grimmway Farms ranks #18,332 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$19,275
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #18,332
of 99,447 penalized employers

Grimmway Farms in Arvin, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,275. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Grimmway Farms 6 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,332 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 well above peers (4.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Family Ranch, INC. in Kettleman City, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,210 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #18,332
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 89/100

B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Grimmway Farms

$19,275
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting avg

$3,448

What this shows Grimmway Farms runs far above peers (5.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$19,275 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Grimmway Farms.

Grimmway Farms has 6 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.

Grimmway Farms in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Grimmway Farms sits at penalty rank #305 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($19,275 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $19,275 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Grimmway Farms Compares

Grimmway Farms's 0.33 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 far above peers (5.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-01-05

Last Inspection

2012-02-28

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,213

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 6 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $3,213 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$36,000

Current Penalty Amount

$19,275

Penalty Reduction

46.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$19,275

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,725 from the initial assessment of $36,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric	Grimmway Farms	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	1.4
Violations	2	2.4
Total Penalty	$19,275	$3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,213	$2,537

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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Grimmway Farms, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,275 here).

Noah W. Kreider and Sons, LLP $19,313 PA B.D. Grass & Sons, LLC $19,358 ME Monterey Mushrooms, INC. $19,166 FL Farmer's Pride $19,464 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Mercer County Parks Commission 6 insp. West Windsor, NJ Michael Noonan 6 insp. Klamath Falls, OR W & L Lumber LLC 6 insp. Myrtle Point, OR Timothy a Dahle 6 insp. The Dalles, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Meyers Farm

Twin Falls, ID

0 inspections $0

Penny Newman Grain Company

Fresno, CA

2 inspections $19,310

Noah W. Kreider and Sons, LLP

Manheim, PA

3 inspections $19,313

2 inspections $19,210

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What to do with this record

Use Grimmway Farms's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Grimmway Farms against Meyers Farm, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Grimmway Farms also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Grimmway Farms safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Grimmway Farms's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 6 inspections, including 1 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 Grimmway Farms have? ▼

Grimmway Farms has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,275.

How many OSHA inspections has Grimmway Farms had? ▼

Grimmway Farms has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-05 and the most recent on 2012-02-28. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Grimmway Farms? ▼

Grimmway Farms has been assessed $19,275 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,000 (a 46.5% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Grimmway Farms have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Grimmway Farms 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.

Has Grimmway Farms been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Grimmway Farms, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Grimmway Farms operate in? ▼

Grimmway Farms operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111219). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Grimmway Farms owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Grimmway Farms owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

Where does Grimmway Farms rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Grimmway Farms ranks #18,332 (the top quarter 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 Grimmway Farms's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Grimmway Farms's total OSHA penalty of $19,275 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (5.6x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Family Ranch, INC. in Kettleman City, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $19,210 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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