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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Somis, CA

Marz Farms INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Marz Farms INC. ranks #39,029 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$8,735
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,029
of 99,447 penalized employers

Marz Farms INC. in Somis, 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: $8,735. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Marz Farms INC. 2 times over 4 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 #39,029 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, TM Harvesting Inc. in Lake Placid, FL is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#39,029
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 Marz Farms INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Marz Farms INC. runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$8,735 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Marz Farms 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: 6Marz Farms INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Marz Farms INC. 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.

Marz Farms INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Marz Farms INC. sits at penalty rank #639 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($8,735 assessed).

How Marz Farms INC. Compares

Marz Farms INC.'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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-11-03

Last Inspection

2015-06-16

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,368

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,368 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$15,800

Current Penalty Amount

$8,735

Penalty Reduction

44.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,065 from the initial assessment of $15,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Marz Farms INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $8,735 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,368 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,735 here).

Kennett Square Specialties, LLC $8,731 PA OK Foods, INC. $8,730 OK Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Company $8,701 MO Salgado Produce, LLC $8,798 GA

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.

TM Harvesting Inc.
Lake Placid, FL
0 inspections $0
Kennett Square Specialties, LLC
Kennett Square, PA
2 inspections $8,731
Circle L, Incorporated
Texarkana, AR
0 inspections $0
OK Foods, INC.
Muldrow, OK
4 inspections $8,730
IAP Worldwide Services, Inc.
Cape Canaveral, FL
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 Marz Farms INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Marz Farms INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 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 Marz Farms INC. have? ▼
Marz Farms INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,735.
How many OSHA inspections has Marz Farms INC. had? ▼
Marz Farms INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-03 and the most recent on 2015-06-16. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Marz Farms INC.? ▼
Marz Farms INC. has been assessed $8,735 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,800 (a 44.7% reduction).
Does Marz Farms INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Marz Farms INC. 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 Marz Farms INC. operate in? ▼
Marz Farms INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111334). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Marz Farms INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Marz Farms INC. ranks #39,029 (the upper 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 Marz Farms INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Marz Farms INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,735 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, TM Harvesting Inc. 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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