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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Huron, CA

Kochergen West Farms

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kochergen West Farms has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,510
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,740
of 100,495 penalized employers

Kochergen West Farms in Huron, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,510. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kochergen West Farms 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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, Wallman Farms in Yale, SD is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
19%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Kochergen West Farms compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Kochergen West Farms runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,510 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Kochergen West Farms

The federal enforcement record for Kochergen West Farms in Huron, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $1,510 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,510 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $755. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,429 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-07-19 to 2022-06-02, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-19

Last Inspection

2022-06-02

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$755

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,541

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $755 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,541.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$1,510

Current Penalty Amount

$1,510

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 Kochergen West Farms compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 6,046 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kochergen West Farms Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.3
Violations 6 2.3
Total Penalty $1,510 $3,429
Avg Penalty per Inspection $755 $2,541
View all 6,046 employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kochergen West Farms safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kochergen West Farms's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Kochergen West Farms have? ▼
Kochergen West Farms has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,510.
How many OSHA inspections has Kochergen West Farms had? ▼
Kochergen West Farms has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-19 and the most recent on 2022-06-02. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kochergen West Farms? ▼
Kochergen West Farms has been assessed $1,510 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Kochergen West Farms operate in? ▼
Kochergen West Farms operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115115). This industry has 6,046 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,157 total OSHA inspections and $20.73M in cumulative penalties.
How does Kochergen West Farms's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kochergen West Farms's total OSHA penalty of $1,510 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,429 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.3 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wallman Farms in Yale, SD is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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