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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Cantua Creek, CA

Lopez and Sons Farms INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lopez and Sons Farms INC. ranks #16,915 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty20% serious
$20,625
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,915
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lopez and Sons Farms INC. in Cantua Creek, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,625. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lopez and Sons Farms INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,915 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Barajas, Carlos - H-2ALC in Lake Placid, FL is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#16,915
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lopez and Sons Farms INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Lopez and Sons Farms INC. runs far above peers (6.0x 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

$20,625 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 Lopez and Sons Farms INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSANTOS VELASQUEZ-VIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STORMY MOUNTAIN RANC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DOUBLE S LOG INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BENJAMIN M SYNON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HARRIS SEAFOOD DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MANDUJANO BROTHERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FARMERS GIN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WILLIAM F BAUER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FOREST SERVICE, CLE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NEOLA WALKER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NORTON CREEK FARMS I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0E & S FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PHILLIPS MUSHROOM FA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARDILE MUSHROOMS FA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOUGLAS TEMPLE & SON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOARDMAN CHIP CO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TONY CURTIS GAMIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KEN WERTENBERGER ORC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SKYLINE THINNING COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U S FOREST SERVICE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Lopez and Sons Farms…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Lopez and Sons Farms INC. has 2 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.

Lopez and Sons Farms INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Lopez and Sons Farms INC. is the #275 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($20,625).

How Lopez and Sons Farms INC. Compares

Lopez and Sons Farms INC.'s 2.50 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 far above peers (6.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-08-26

Last Inspection

2019-07-25

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,313

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $10,313 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$41,075

Current Penalty Amount

$20,625

Penalty Reduction

49.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,450 from the initial assessment of $41,075. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Lopez and Sons Farms INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $20,625 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,313 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,625 here).

Biozyme, INC. DBA Peet's Feeds $20,550 NE VZ Hogs LLP $20,530 MN Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. $20,858 IL Monterey Mushrooms, LLC. $20,381 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Santos Velasquez-Vincente 2 insp. Scotland Neck, NC Stormy Mountain Ranch INC 2 insp. Chelan, WA Double S Log INC 2 insp. Drain, OR Benjamin M Synon 2 insp. The Dalles, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Lake Placid, FL
0 inspections $0
Grimmway Enterprises INC
Bakersfield, CA
2 inspections $20,620
W.V. Harvesting
Brawley, CA
2 inspections $20,630
Badillo, Valentin - H2A LC
Avon Park, FL
0 inspections $0
Calderon Forest Services LLC
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0 inspections $0

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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 Lopez and Sons Farms INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lopez and Sons Farms INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Lopez and Sons Farms INC. have? ▼
Lopez and Sons Farms INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,625.
How many OSHA inspections has Lopez and Sons Farms INC. had? ▼
Lopez and Sons Farms INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-26 and the most recent on 2019-07-25. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lopez and Sons Farms INC.? ▼
Lopez and Sons Farms INC. has been assessed $20,625 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $41,075 (a 49.8% reduction).
Does Lopez and Sons Farms INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lopez and Sons Farms INC. has 1 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 Lopez and Sons Farms INC. operate in? ▼
Lopez and Sons Farms 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 Lopez and Sons Farms INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lopez and Sons Farms INC. ranks #16,915 (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 Lopez and Sons Farms INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lopez and Sons Farms INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,625 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (6.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Barajas, Carlos - H-2ALC in Lake Placid, FL 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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