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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Hughson, CA

Hughson Nut INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hughson Nut INC. ranks #87,345 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$935
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,345
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hughson Nut INC. in Hughson, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $935. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hughson Nut INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,345 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, Premier Ag Services LLC in Madera, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $935 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#87,345
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hughson Nut INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Hughson Nut INC. runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$935 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 Hughson Nut INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMONTEREY MUSHROOMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH CENTRAL GROWER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7P.H. FREEMAN & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BLUE OCEAN MARICULTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JORDAN POULTRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREEN MESA GROUP LLC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COUNTRY HERITAGE FAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HERBCO INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TIL TOM DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DESERET CATTLE FEEDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SEYMOUR DAIRY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WEIST LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PATRICK & CHARLOTTE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PATRICK LOVETT DBA L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FIELDALE FARMS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WILLIAM BOWERMAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ANDERSEN BRIAN LARRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JIMMY SUGGS DBA SUGG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CREEKSIDE NURSERY, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Hughson Nut INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Hughson Nut INC. has 2 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.

Hughson Nut INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Hughson Nut INC. is the #1,629 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($935).

How Hughson Nut INC. Compares

Hughson Nut INC.'s 1.00 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 (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-18

Last Inspection

2012-02-13

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$468

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $468 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

2

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

$935

Current Penalty Amount

$935

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Hughson Nut INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $935 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $468 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($935 here).

Timber Wolf INC $940 OR Wayne Bailey, INC. $950 NC Iverson Farms $950 WA Desperado Dairy Farm $952 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Monterey Mushrooms, LLC. 2 insp. Zellwood, FL South Central Growers INC 2 insp. Springfield, TN P.H. Freeman & Sons, INC. 2 insp. Clermont, FL Blue Ocean Mariculture LLC 2 insp. Kailua Kona, HI

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

R & L Contracting, INC.
Bakersfield, CA
3 inspections $935
Premier Ag Services LLC
Madera, CA
2 inspections $935
NB Farms, INC.
Oxnard, CA
2 inspections $935
Family Ranch INC.
Helm, CA
2 inspections $935
Richard Iest Dairy INC.
Madera, CA
2 inspections $935

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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 Hughson Nut INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hughson Nut INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 Hughson Nut INC. have? ▼
Hughson Nut INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $935.
How many OSHA inspections has Hughson Nut INC. had? ▼
Hughson Nut INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-18 and the most recent on 2012-02-13. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hughson Nut INC.? ▼
Hughson Nut INC. has been assessed $935 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Hughson Nut INC. operate in? ▼
Hughson Nut 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 Hughson Nut INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hughson Nut INC. ranks #87,345 (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 Hughson Nut INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hughson Nut INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $935 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, Premier Ag Services LLC in Madera, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $935 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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