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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Hughson, CA

Grower Direct Nut Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. ranks #62,556 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 5 violations across 6 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$3,840
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#62,556
of 99,447 penalized employers

Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. in Hughson, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,840. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. 6 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,556 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 well above peers (4.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, 3 Brand Cattle Company in Bakersfield, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,845 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#62,556
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$3,840 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Grower Direct Nut Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0012.324.737.049.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEVANS FRUIT CO INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10UNION HARVEST, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0MCCLESKEY MILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 42BIRDSONG CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5OREGON OYSTER FARM, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11FOOTHILL PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1DAVIDSON FARMS OF CR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8DAVID EVANS FARMING …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 47ALOUN FARM INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17HILLANDALE GETTYSBUR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14HALLIDAY ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18ORCHARD VIEW FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12REMBRANDT ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 34DAYBREAK FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24GLORY ORCHARD INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23PECO FOODS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC BOTANICALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7FRESH HARVEST, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1MERCER COUNTY PARKS …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 33MICHAEL NOONAN, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12Grower Direct Nut Co…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5
Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. is the #1,049 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($3,840).

How Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. Compares

Grower Direct Nut Company, INC.'s 0.83 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2016-07-06

Last Inspection

2024-03-01

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$640

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 6 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $640 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$4,590

Current Penalty Amount

$3,840

Penalty Reduction

16.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $750 from the initial assessment of $4,590. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $3,840 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $640 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Grower Direct Nut Company, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,840 here).

Newco Aerofarms INC. $3,865 VA Edward Rosa $3,800 ID First State Compassion Center $3,781 DE Blue Ocean Mariculture LLC $3,900 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Evans Fruit CO INC 6 insp. Cowiche, WA Union Harvest 6 insp. Yuma, AZ McCleskey Mills, INC. 6 insp. Rochelle, GA Birdsong Corporation 6 insp. Suffolk, VA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wettstein Farms
Liberal, KS
0 inspections $0
Cream of the Crop Ag Services, Inc.
Bakersfield, CA
0 inspections $0
3 Brand Cattle Company
Bakersfield, CA
2 inspections $3,845
Weigel Orchard
Golden Eagle, IL
0 inspections $0
Sunset Packing
Calexico, CA
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 Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Grower Direct Nut Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 5 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 Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. have? ▼
Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,840.
How many OSHA inspections has Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. had? ▼
Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-06 and the most recent on 2024-03-01. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Grower Direct Nut Company, INC.? ▼
Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. has been assessed $3,840 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,590 (a 16.3% reduction).
Does Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. 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 Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115114). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Grower Direct Nut Company, INC. ranks #62,556 (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 Grower Direct Nut Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Grower Direct Nut Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,840 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, 3 Brand Cattle Company in Bakersfield, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $3,845 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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