Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Oxnard, CA

J & E Berry Farms, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J & E Berry Farms, LLC ranks #11,926 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty63% serious
$27,355
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#11,926
of 99,447 penalized employers

J & E Berry Farms, LLC in Oxnard, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,355. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected J & E Berry Farms, LLC 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,926 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, 5H Tree Farm, Inc. in Bonham, TX is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#11,926
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How J & E Berry Farms, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows J & E Berry Farms, LLC runs far above peers (7.9x 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

$27,355 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 J & E Berry Farms, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedS & R EGG FARM, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6NYSDEC-CATSKILL FISH…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24IRON HORSE LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CAL-MAINE FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10J & J FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2NYSDEC S OTSELIC FIS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16SUIZA DAIRY CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16LAURANCE BROTHERS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5USDA, NATURAL RESOUR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4CRYSTAL VIEW RASPBER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3FLURESH LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22THOMSEN ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PLANTERS GIN COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16DAVID R MAIER & SUSA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19PINE CREEK LOGGING, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10RADER FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5LANDMARK SERVICES CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1REHBEL INDUSTRIES IN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13Red Sun Farms, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4FALLON LOGGING CO INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13J & E Berry Farms, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8
J & E Berry Farms, LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

J & E Berry Farms, LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, J & E Berry Farms, LLC sits at penalty rank #182 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($27,355 assessed).

How J & E Berry Farms, LLC Compares

J & E Berry Farms, LLC's 1.60 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 (7.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-02-03

Last Inspection

2018-07-11

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,471

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $5,471 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$61,450

Current Penalty Amount

$27,355

Penalty Reduction

55.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $34,095 from the initial assessment of $61,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How J & E Berry Farms, LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric J & E Berry Farms, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.4
Violations 8 2.4
Total Penalty $27,355 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,471 $2,537

Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for J & E Berry Farms, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,355 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

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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 J & E Berry Farms, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, J & E Berry Farms, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 5 inspections, including 5 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 J & E Berry Farms, LLC have?
J & E Berry Farms, LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,355.
How many OSHA inspections has J & E Berry Farms, LLC had?
J & E Berry Farms, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-03 and the most recent on 2018-07-11. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J & E Berry Farms, LLC?
J & E Berry Farms, LLC has been assessed $27,355 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $61,450 (a 55.5% reduction).
Does J & E Berry Farms, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. J & E Berry Farms, LLC has 5 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 J & E Berry Farms, LLC operate in?
J & E Berry Farms, LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115115). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does J & E Berry Farms, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J & E Berry Farms, LLC ranks #11,926 (the top quarter 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 J & E Berry Farms, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
J & E Berry Farms, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $27,355 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (7.9x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, 5H Tree Farm, Inc. in Bonham, TX is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $0 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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