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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Firebaugh, CA

L & J Farm Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), L & J Farm Services, INC. ranks #97,835 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$185
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,835
of 99,447 penalized employers

L & J Farm Services, INC. in Firebaugh, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $185. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected L & J Farm Services, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,835 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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, Porterville Citrus, INC in Visalia, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $185 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#97,835
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How L & J Farm Services, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows L & J Farm Services, INC. runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$185 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 L & J Farm Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHILLANDALE FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JOE BROOKS LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PETROCCO FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PAUL HARRIS FARMS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DANIEL AND SON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOERFLER FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROCK CREEK FARMS LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PRIELIPP FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GREINER'S GREEN ACRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OSTROM MUSHROOM COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FAR WEST TURF FARM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29RAMCO LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TWIN MILLS TIMBER AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2R C PACKING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FINCA JAIME ACEVEDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Grizzly 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: 6L & J Farm Services,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
L & J Farm Services, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

L & J Farm Services, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: L & J Farm Services, INC. is the #2,100 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($185).

How L & J Farm Services, INC. Compares

L & J Farm Services, INC.'s 0.50 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 below peers (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-09-22

Last Inspection

2023-08-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$93

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $93 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$185

Current Penalty Amount

$185

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 L & J Farm Services, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric L & J Farm Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 1 2.4
Total Penalty $185 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $93 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for L & J Farm Services, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($185 here).

Colwell Enterprises INC $185 OR Dog River Ranch LLC $180 OR Laurance Brothers INC $180 OR Alpha Nursery INC $180 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hillandale Farms 2 insp. Hicksville, OH Joe Brooks Logging 2 insp. Carthage, MS Petrocco Farms, INC. 2 insp. Brighton, CO Paul Harris Farms, INC. 2 insp. Robersonville, NC

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ramirez Agriculture, INC.
Dos Palos, CA
2 inspections $185
Porterville Citrus, INC
Visalia, CA
2 inspections $185
Agrima Farm Labor
Madera, CA
2 inspections $185
YNT Labor Services
Hanford, CA
2 inspections $185
S. Stamoules, INC
Mendota, CA
2 inspections $185

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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 L & J Farm Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, L & J Farm Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 L & J Farm Services, INC. have? ▼
L & J Farm Services, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $185.
How many OSHA inspections has L & J Farm Services, INC. had? ▼
L & J Farm Services, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-09-22 and the most recent on 2023-08-18. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for L & J Farm Services, INC.? ▼
L & J Farm Services, INC. has been assessed $185 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does L & J Farm Services, INC. operate in? ▼
L & J Farm Services, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115115). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does L & J Farm Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, L & J Farm Services, INC. ranks #97,835 (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 L & J Farm Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
L & J Farm Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $185 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, Porterville Citrus, INC in Visalia, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $185 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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