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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Tranquillity, CA

Lopez Farm Labor Contracting

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lopez Farm Labor Contracting ranks #83,094 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,310
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#83,094
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lopez Farm Labor Contracting in Tranquillity, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,310. 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 Farm Labor Contracting 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,094 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, James G Garcia INC in Blythe, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,310 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#83,094
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lopez Farm Labor Contracting compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Lopez Farm Labor Contracting 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

$1,310 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 Lopez Farm Labor Contracting.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedM.G. WALDBAUM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLEN HARIM FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AURORA ORGANIC DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PAYSON FRUIT GROWERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5T&D DAIRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HARRIS FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BTN OF OREGON INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PAN AMERICAN BERRY G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREEN PHARM II LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRIPLE S MOUNTAIN HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FOREST SERVICE MIDDL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0US FISH & WILDLIFE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ADM ANIMAL NUTRITION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEB EL FOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ILLINI WEST, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ORLAND DWELLEY & SON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TREASURE VALLEY FORE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WILLIAM L BENNETT & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SETAS DE PUERTO RICO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAYWORTH SEED WAREHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Lopez Farm Labor Con…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Lopez Farm Labor Contracting has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Farm Labor Contracting in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lopez Farm Labor Contracting ranks #1,488 at $1,310 current penalty.

How Lopez Farm Labor Contracting Compares

Lopez Farm Labor Contracting's 2.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-14

Last Inspection

2016-04-08

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$655

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $655 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

4

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

$2,060

Current Penalty Amount

$1,310

Penalty Reduction

36.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $750 from the initial assessment of $2,060. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Lopez Farm Labor Contracting compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lopez Farm Labor Contracting Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $1,310 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $655 $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 Farm Labor Contracting, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,310 here).

Wyckoff Farms INC $1,300 WA Oregon Berry Packing INC $1,320 OR Don Weippert Orchards $1,300 WA Crouse Enterprises INC $1,280 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

M.G. Waldbaum 2 insp. Bloomfield, NE Allen Harim Farms, LLC 2 insp. Seaford, DE Aurora Organic Dairy 2 insp. Columbia, MO Payson Fruit Growers INC 2 insp. Payson, UT

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jaguar Farm Labor Contracting, INC.
San Miguel, CA
2 inspections $1,310
Statewide Labor Corporation
Fallbrook, CA
2 inspections $1,310
James G Garcia INC
Blythe, CA
2 inspections $1,310
Mesa View Orchard
Palisade, CO
0 inspections $0
Ward Oyster Company
Gloucester, VA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Lopez Farm Labor Contracting's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Lopez Farm Labor Contracting against Jaguar Farm Labor Contracting, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Farm Labor Contracting safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lopez Farm Labor Contracting's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Lopez Farm Labor Contracting have? ▼
Lopez Farm Labor Contracting has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,310.
How many OSHA inspections has Lopez Farm Labor Contracting had? ▼
Lopez Farm Labor Contracting has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-14 and the most recent on 2016-04-08. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lopez Farm Labor Contracting? ▼
Lopez Farm Labor Contracting has been assessed $1,310 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,060 (a 36.4% reduction).
What industry does Lopez Farm Labor Contracting operate in? ▼
Lopez Farm Labor Contracting 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 Farm Labor Contracting rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lopez Farm Labor Contracting ranks #83,094 (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 Lopez Farm Labor Contracting's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lopez Farm Labor Contracting's total OSHA penalty of $1,310 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, James G Garcia INC in Blythe, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $1,310 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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