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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Tulare, CA

Horizon Nut Company, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Horizon Nut Company, LLC ranks #5,448 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty78% serious
$47,905
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,448
of 99,447 penalized employers

Horizon Nut Company, LLC in Tulare, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,905. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Horizon Nut Company, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,448 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Summit Poultry INC. in Pine Bluff, AR is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $14,304 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#5,448
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Horizon Nut Company, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Horizon Nut Company, LLC runs far above peers (13.9x 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

$47,905 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Horizon Nut Company, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEXPEDITION ACRES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11THOMAS COLACE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MOR-AGRA GRAIN HANDL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FLUENT SERVICING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OKRAY FAMILY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DAIRY FARMERS OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARIZONA PISTACHIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FOREST MANAGEMENT AS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MEADOW RIDGE FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SPECIALTY SEEDS OF O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRUNOE LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OREGON HAZELNUT ORCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GREGORY H OATES & SH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DIAL TEMPORARY HELP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EQUITOT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BROWN BROTHERS CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20FRENCHMAN VALLEY PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PURPOSE POINT HARVES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Horizon Nut Company,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Horizon Nut Company, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Horizon Nut Company, LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Horizon Nut Company, LLC ranks #69 at $47,905 current penalty.

How Horizon Nut Company, LLC Compares

Horizon Nut Company, LLC's 4.50 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 (13.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-07-05

Last Inspection

2018-06-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,953

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $23,953 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$83,905

Current Penalty Amount

$47,905

Penalty Reduction

42.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $36,000 from the initial assessment of $83,905. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Horizon Nut Company, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 9 2.4
Total Penalty $47,905 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,953 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($47,905 here).

Cactus of Kansas, INC. $47,800 KS Opal Foods, LLC $47,000 CO Nature's Choice, INC. $46,985 GA Bland Farms Production and Packing, LLC $46,904 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Expedition Acres LLC 2 insp. Canton, MO Thomas Colace Company 2 insp. West Deptford, NJ Mor-Agra Grain Handling, INC. 2 insp. Poplar Grove, IL Fluent Servicing, LLC 2 insp. Zolfo Springs, FL

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cactus of Kansas, INC.
Ulysses, KS
2 inspections $47,800
Idaho Heatseeker
Caldwell, ID
0 inspections $0
Reyes Quality Berry Farms
Poulan, GA
0 inspections $0
Zuckerman Family Farms, INC.
Stockton, CA
3 inspections $48,175
Summit Poultry INC.
Pine Bluff, AR
1 inspections $14,304

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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 Horizon Nut Company, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Horizon Nut Company, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Horizon Nut Company, LLC have? ▼
Horizon Nut Company, LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,905.
How many OSHA inspections has Horizon Nut Company, LLC had? ▼
Horizon Nut Company, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-05 and the most recent on 2018-06-11. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Horizon Nut Company, LLC? ▼
Horizon Nut Company, LLC has been assessed $47,905 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $83,905 (a 42.9% reduction).
Does Horizon Nut Company, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Horizon Nut Company, LLC has 7 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 Horizon Nut Company, LLC operate in? ▼
Horizon Nut Company, LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111335). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Horizon Nut Company, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Horizon Nut Company, LLC ranks #5,448 (the top 5% 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 Horizon Nut Company, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Horizon Nut Company, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $47,905 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (13.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Summit Poultry INC. in Pine Bluff, AR is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $14,304 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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