Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Tulare, CA

K & G Ranches

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), K & G Ranches ranks #65,923 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$3,325
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#65,923
of 99,447 penalized employers

K & G Ranches in Tulare, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,325. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected K & G Ranches 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,923 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Quality Flowers and Plants, Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#65,923
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How K & G Ranches compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows K & G Ranches sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$3,325 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% 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 K & G Ranches.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGrizzly Firefighters…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BIRDSONG PEANUT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WEAVER BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMD FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOZO HEALTH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UTR LAND MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTHWEST LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JEFF NYLUND DBA SUPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4REXIUS FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SMITH GARDENS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KENNETH HUDSON & JOA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARTA AND CARLOS GOM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BRUCE FORD & GWEN FORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PRESTIGE FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WEDGWORTH'S INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GASTON COOPERATIVE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOHN KHIEL III LOGGI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRICE BROTHERS FARMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GEORGE'S FAMILY FARM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9K & G Ranches, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
K & G Ranches has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

K & G Ranches in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: K & G Ranches is the #1,109 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($3,325).

How K & G Ranches Compares

K & G Ranches's 2.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-10-07

Last Inspection

2014-06-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,663

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,663 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$4,335

Current Penalty Amount

$3,325

Penalty Reduction

23.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,010 from the initial assessment of $4,335. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How K & G Ranches compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric K & G Ranches Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $3,325 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,663 $2,537

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for K & G Ranches, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,325 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 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 K & G Ranches safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, K & G Ranches's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 K & G Ranches have?
K & G Ranches has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,325.
How many OSHA inspections has K & G Ranches had?
K & G Ranches has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-07 and the most recent on 2014-06-11. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for K & G Ranches?
K & G Ranches has been assessed $3,325 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,335 (a 23.3% reduction).
Does K & G Ranches have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. K & G Ranches has 1 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 K & G Ranches operate in?
K & G Ranches operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111336). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does K & G Ranches rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, K & G Ranches ranks #65,923 (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 K & G Ranches's safety record compare to industry average?
K & G Ranches's total OSHA penalty of $3,325 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, Quality Flowers and Plants, Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT 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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