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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Dixon, CA

Heritage Dairy

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Heritage Dairy ranks #87,215 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$950
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,215
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,215 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, 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
#87,215
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 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 Heritage Dairy.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.416.825.233.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPECKETT'S, INC. DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32HOWE'S HENS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WAYNE BAILEY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TAYLOR'S NURSERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SMITH ORCHARDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19AG3 GARDENS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAERR GRAIN FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BICKFORD ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21JAMES KAISER & JANE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RIVERRIDGE EXCAVATIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HERBRUCK'S POULTRY R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BLUEBIRD GRAIN FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PACIFIC TREES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ISLIP TN SHELLFISH C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE DIAMOND K A LIMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0C & C LOGGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HIGHLAND OYSTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SALGADO PRODUCE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ASSOCIATED POTATO GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BROWNING'S HONEY COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Heritage Dairy, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Heritage Dairy has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Heritage Dairy in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Heritage Dairy sits at penalty rank #1,623 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($950 assessed).

How Heritage Dairy Compares

Heritage Dairy's 3.00 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 well below peers (0.28x the sector average).

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

$2,537

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 $2,537.

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 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Heritage Dairy Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 6 2.4
Total Penalty $950 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $475 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($950 here).

Wayne Bailey, INC. $950 NC Iverson Farms $950 WA Desperado Dairy Farm $952 ID Lewis Farm INC $958 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Peckett's, INC. DBA Peckett's Plantastics 2 insp. Apopka, FL Howe's Hens LLC 2 insp. Rossburg, OH Wayne Bailey, INC. 2 insp. Chadbourn, NC Taylor's Nursery, INC. 2 insp. Raleigh, NC

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wayne Bailey, INC.
Chadbourn, NC
2 inspections $950
Iverson Farms
Onalaska, WA
2 inspections $950
Valley Farm Management, INC.
Soledad, CA
2 inspections $950
Lester Koehn
Atwater, CA
2 inspections $950
Desperado Dairy Farm
Jerome, ID
2 inspections $952

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What to do with this record

Use Heritage Dairy's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 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 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Heritage Dairy rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Heritage Dairy ranks #87,215 (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 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 $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lester Koehn in Atwater, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $950 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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