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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Dixon, CA

Heritage Dairy

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Heritage Dairy has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$950
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,145
of 100,495 penalized employers

Heritage Dairy in Dixon, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Heritage Dairy 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. 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, Lester Koehn in Atwater, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $950 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
12%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Heritage Dairy compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Heritage Dairy runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$950 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Heritage Dairy

The federal enforcement record for Heritage Dairy in Dixon, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 3.00 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 $1,625 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $950 - a 41.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $475. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,429 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.28x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-04-01 to 2012-06-15, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-04-01

Last Inspection

2012-06-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$475

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,541

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $475 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

6

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

$1,625

Current Penalty Amount

$950

Penalty Reduction

41.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $675 from the initial assessment of $1,625. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Heritage Dairy compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 6,046 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Heritage Dairy Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.3
Violations 6 2.3
Total Penalty $950 $3,429
Avg Penalty per Inspection $475 $2,541
View all 6,046 employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heritage Dairy safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Heritage Dairy's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 Heritage Dairy have? ▼
Heritage Dairy has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $950.
How many OSHA inspections has Heritage Dairy had? ▼
Heritage Dairy has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-01 and the most recent on 2012-06-15. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Heritage Dairy? ▼
Heritage Dairy has been assessed $950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,625 (a 41.5% reduction).
What industry does Heritage Dairy operate in? ▼
Heritage Dairy operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112120). This industry has 6,046 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,157 total OSHA inspections and $20.73M in cumulative penalties.
How does Heritage Dairy's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Heritage Dairy's total OSHA penalty of $950 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, Lester Koehn in Atwater, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $950 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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