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Transportation & Warehousing · Sanger, CA

Kings River Farming, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kings River Farming, INC. ranks #11,932 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty56% serious
$27,350
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#11,932
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kings River Farming, INC. in Sanger, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Kings River Farming, INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,932 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 Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Xpress Trucking INC in Honolulu, HI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $27,350 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#11,932
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kings River Farming, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kings River Farming, INC. runs well above peers (4.5x 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

$27,350 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kings River Farming, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLucca Freezer & Cold…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17NEWARK REFRIGERATED …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12KENOSHA BEEF INT'L, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CHOCTAW TRANSPORTATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DARTAGNAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DAYTONA FLEXIBLE PAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JOSE SANTIAGO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FOSS MARITIME COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MTA NYCT ELEVATOR AN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6M & M TRANSPORT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MATSON NAVIGATION CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UPS FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MENZIES AVIATION (US…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NEW PENN MOTOR EXPRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAILEY PORT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Kings River Farming,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Kings River Farming, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Kings River Farming, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kings River Farming, INC. ranks #529 at $27,350 current penalty.

How Kings River Farming, INC. Compares

Kings River Farming, INC.'s 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-12-29

Last Inspection

2020-09-03

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,117

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $9,117 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$50,950

Current Penalty Amount

$27,350

Penalty Reduction

46.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,600 from the initial assessment of $50,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Kings River Farming, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kings River Farming, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 9 3.2
Total Penalty $27,350 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,117 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,350 here).

Xpress Trucking INC $27,350 HI Lagrou Des Plaines Corporation $27,314 IL U.S. Postal Service $27,389 NJ U.S. Postal Service $27,416 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. 3 insp. Vineland, NJ Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. 3 insp. Newark, NJ Kenosha Beef Int'l, LTD. DBA Birchwood Transport 3 insp. Kenosha, WI Choctaw Transportation CO. INC. 3 insp. Dyersburg, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Xpress Trucking INC
Honolulu, HI
3 inspections $27,350
Davis
Victoria, TX
0 inspections $0
A & M Medical Service
Paterson, NJ
0 inspections $0
Lagrou Des Plaines Corporation
Des Plaines, IL
2 inspections $27,314
U.S. Postal Service
New Haven, CT
3 inspections $27,416

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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 Kings River Farming, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kings River Farming, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kings River Farming, INC. have? ▼
Kings River Farming, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Kings River Farming, INC. had? ▼
Kings River Farming, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-29 and the most recent on 2020-09-03. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kings River Farming, INC.? ▼
Kings River Farming, INC. has been assessed $27,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $50,950 (a 46.3% reduction).
Does Kings River Farming, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kings River Farming, INC. 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 Kings River Farming, INC. operate in? ▼
Kings River Farming, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484220). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kings River Farming, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kings River Farming, INC. ranks #11,932 (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 Kings River Farming, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kings River Farming, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $27,350 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (4.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Xpress Trucking INC in Honolulu, HI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $27,350 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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