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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Bakersfield, CA

Kern Vineyards, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kern Vineyards, INC. ranks #13,593 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$24,750
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#13,593
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kern Vineyards, INC. in Bakersfield, 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: $24,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kern Vineyards, 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 #13,593 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Stamoules Produce Company in Firebaugh, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $24,750 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#13,593
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 Kern Vineyards, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Kern Vineyards, INC. runs far above peers (7.2x 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

$24,750 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kern Vineyards, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFOCUS PARTNERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHERN FOODS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PACIFIC AVENUE GROWE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORFOLK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLUMBIA BASIN NURSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARBER FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BEAVER CREEK FARM OP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ERIC WILEY & RHONDA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RAWSON LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PEARMINE FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MUSHROOM CONVEYORS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HANSEN'S QUALITY JER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTH STAR FISHING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC PRODUCE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHILTON LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NJDEP MONMOUTH BATTL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COUNTRY MILL FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATURALSHRIMP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Kern Vineyards, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Kern Vineyards, 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.

Kern Vineyards, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Kern Vineyards, INC. is the #210 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($24,750).

How Kern Vineyards, INC. Compares

Kern Vineyards, 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 far above peers (7.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-07-05

Last Inspection

2020-01-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $12,375 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$24,750

Current Penalty Amount

$24,750

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

Metric Kern Vineyards, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $24,750 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,375 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,750 here).

A. L. Kauffman & Sons, INC. $24,723 PA Sylvan America, INC. $24,800 PA Brookover Feed Yards, INC $24,692 KS Mark Carter Contracting INC. $24,680 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Focus Partners LLC 2 insp. Kansas City, MO Tyson Foods, INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX Southern Foods Group, LLC 2 insp. Denver, CO Pacific Avenue Growers, INC. 2 insp. Yuma, AZ

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Stamoules Produce Company
Firebaugh, CA
2 inspections $24,750
Suzuki Farms
Delmar, DE
0 inspections $0
A. L. Kauffman & Sons, INC.
Bird IN Hand, PA
2 inspections $24,723
Sylvan America, INC.
Kittanning, PA
2 inspections $24,800
Brookover Feed Yards, INC
Garden City, KS
5 inspections $24,692

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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 Kern Vineyards, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kern Vineyards, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Kern Vineyards, INC. have? ▼
Kern Vineyards, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Kern Vineyards, INC. had? ▼
Kern Vineyards, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-07-05 and the most recent on 2020-01-23. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kern Vineyards, INC.? ▼
Kern Vineyards, INC. has been assessed $24,750 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Kern Vineyards, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kern Vineyards, INC. has 2 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 Kern Vineyards, INC. operate in? ▼
Kern Vineyards, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111332). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kern Vineyards, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kern Vineyards, INC. ranks #13,593 (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 Kern Vineyards, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kern Vineyards, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $24,750 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (7.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Stamoules Produce Company in Firebaugh, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $24,750 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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