Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Glenn, CA

Knight Farms

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Knight Farms ranks #21,682 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 5 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious
$16,535
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#21,682
of 99,447 penalized employers

Knight Farms in Glenn, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,535. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Knight Farms 4 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,682 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 well above peers (2.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lagorio Brothers, INC. in Linden, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,475 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#21,682
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Knight Farms compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Knight Farms runs well above peers (4.8x 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

$16,535 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Knight Farms.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0011.322.633.945.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGEORGIA FARM SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 43SATELLITE RANCH INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7SCENIC VALLEY FARMS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2BAILEY NURSERIES INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5ALLEN & GIBBONS LOGG…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2EISELE FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 33DEPARTMENT OF THE IN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16COASTAL VILLAGES POL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6NAUMES INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1O.C. SCHULZ & SONS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9EVERGREEN AGRICULTUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1FOREST SERVICE, MIDD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17SALOMON PACKING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3COAST KING PACKING, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1NIAGARA FALLS CITY P…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7PACIFIC AVENUE GROWERS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0J FRANK SCHMIDT & SO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4L S & D INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2NAUMES INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1COLD SPRING EGG FARM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12Knight Farms, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5
Knight Farms has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Knight Farms in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Knight Farms is the #370 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($16,535).

How Knight Farms Compares

Knight Farms's 1.25 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 above peers (4.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2015-09-30

Last Inspection

2024-11-14

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,134

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 4 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $4,134 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$21,410

Current Penalty Amount

$16,535

Penalty Reduction

22.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,875 from the initial assessment of $21,410. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Knight Farms Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $16,535 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,134 $2,537

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Knight Farms, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,535 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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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 Knight Farms safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Knight Farms's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 5 violations across 4 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 Knight Farms have?
Knight Farms has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,535.
How many OSHA inspections has Knight Farms had?
Knight Farms has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-30 and the most recent on 2024-11-14. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Knight Farms?
Knight Farms has been assessed $16,535 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,410 (a 22.8% reduction).
Does Knight Farms have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Knight Farms 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 Knight Farms operate in?
Knight Farms operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111120). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Knight Farms rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Knight Farms ranks #21,682 (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 Knight Farms's safety record compare to industry average?
Knight Farms's total OSHA penalty of $16,535 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (4.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lagorio Brothers, INC. in Linden, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $16,475 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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