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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Hanford, CA

Lakeside Dairy

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lakeside Dairy ranks #17,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious
$20,140
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#17,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lakeside Dairy in Hanford, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,140. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lakeside Dairy 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,377 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 (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Stage Road Poultry Catchers LLC in McClure, PA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#17,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lakeside Dairy compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Lakeside Dairy runs far above peers (5.8x 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

$20,140 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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 Lakeside Dairy.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedERWIN-KEITH, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19FIVE OAK FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ASSOCIATED FRUIT CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CONTRERAS ORCHARDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PLUMLEY CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1R & T TRUCKING & EXC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NYSDEC ROME FISH HAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BRENT STRICKLAND, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16VAN WINGERDEN INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TIDY VIEW DAIRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FOREST SERVICE, DETR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KYMO TIMBER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MURPHY-BROWN LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NYSDEC CALEDONIA FIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ALPHA FOLIAGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3RIVERS POULTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SANTIAM RIVER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2M GOE & SON INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TRUE COOPERATIVE GIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ARTHUR BURNS & JACKI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15Lakeside Dairy, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Lakeside Dairy has 3 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.

Lakeside Dairy in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lakeside Dairy ranks #287 at $20,140 current penalty.

How Lakeside Dairy Compares

Lakeside Dairy's 1.67 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 (5.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-07-30

Last Inspection

2020-02-06

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,713

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $6,713 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

$30,940

Current Penalty Amount

$20,140

Penalty Reduction

34.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,800 from the initial assessment of $30,940. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Lakeside Dairy Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $20,140 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,713 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,140 here).

Pleasant View Gardens INC. $20,160 NH Shelton Land and Cattle, LTD. $20,000 CO Heartland CO-Op $20,303 TX Sanderson Farms INC, Processing Division $20,345 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Erwin-Keith, INC 3 insp. Wynne, AR Five Oak Farms LLC 3 insp. Salem, OR Associated Fruit CO 3 insp. Medford, OR Contreras Orchards 3 insp. Wapato, WA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pleasant View Gardens INC.
Loudon, NH
5 inspections $20,160
Anderson Logging, INC.
Fort Bragg, CA
5 inspections $20,185
Jeff Paplow Harvesting
Roscoe, SD
0 inspections $0
Foster Feed Yard
Brawley, CA
2 inspections $20,200
Stage Road Poultry Catchers LLC
McClure, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Lakeside Dairy's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Lakeside Dairy safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lakeside Dairy's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 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 Lakeside Dairy have? ▼
Lakeside Dairy has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,140.
How many OSHA inspections has Lakeside Dairy had? ▼
Lakeside Dairy has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-30 and the most recent on 2020-02-06. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lakeside Dairy? ▼
Lakeside Dairy has been assessed $20,140 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,940 (a 34.9% reduction).
Does Lakeside Dairy have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lakeside Dairy 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 Lakeside Dairy operate in? ▼
Lakeside Dairy operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112120). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lakeside Dairy rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lakeside Dairy ranks #17,377 (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 Lakeside Dairy's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lakeside Dairy's total OSHA penalty of $20,140 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (5.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Stage Road Poultry Catchers LLC in McClure, PA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $0 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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