Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Salinas, CA

Matsui Nursery, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Matsui Nursery, INC. ranks #28,005 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty21% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$12,905
OSHA penalties: 14
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #28,005
of 99,447 penalized employers

Matsui Nursery, INC. in Salinas, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,905. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Matsui Nursery, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,005 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Trillium Farm Holdings, LLC in Johnstown, OH is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,934 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection: 21.4%
of violations were serious: #28,005
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Matsui Nursery, INC.

$12,905
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting avg

$3,448

What this shows Matsui Nursery, INC. runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$12,905 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Matsui Nursery, INC..

Matsui Nursery, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Matsui Nursery, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Matsui Nursery, INC. is the #468 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($12,905).

How Matsui Nursery, INC. Compares

Matsui Nursery, INC.'s 7.00 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 (3.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-10-03

Last Inspection

2015-09-11

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,453

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $6,453 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Serious

21.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

78.6% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$15,230

Current Penalty Amount

$12,905

Penalty Reduction

15.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,325 from the initial assessment of $15,230. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric	Matsui Nursery, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.4
Violations	14	2.4
Total Penalty	$12,905	$3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,453	$2,537

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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,905 here).

Trillium Farm Holdings, LLC $12,934 OH Illini West, INC $12,936 IL Rehbel Industries IN Receivership $13,000 MI FRX Management Holdings, LLC $12,805 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Jerome Bowen Construction, INC. 2 insp. Rigby, ID Davey Tree Experts Company 2 insp. Tallassee, AL The Bug Company of PA, LLC 2 insp. Hellertown, PA The Andersons INC 2 insp. Laingsburg, MI

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Foster Farms

Livingston, CA

15 inspections $12,900

Delmar Van Dam DBA High Desert Dairy

Lancaster, CA

2 inspections $12,900

Fair Weather Acres

Rocky Hill, CT

0 inspections $0

Trillium Farm Holdings, LLC

Johnstown, OH

2 inspections $12,934

Illini West, INC

Malta, IL

2 inspections $12,936

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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 Matsui Nursery, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Matsui Nursery, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Matsui Nursery, INC. have? ▼

Matsui Nursery, INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,905.

How many OSHA inspections has Matsui Nursery, INC. had? ▼

Matsui Nursery, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-03 and the most recent on 2015-09-11. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Matsui Nursery, INC.? ▼

Matsui Nursery, INC. has been assessed $12,905 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,230 (a 15.3% reduction).

Does Matsui Nursery, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Matsui Nursery, INC. has 3 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 Matsui Nursery, INC. operate in? ▼

Matsui Nursery, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111422). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Matsui Nursery, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Matsui Nursery, INC. ranks #28,005 (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 Matsui Nursery, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Matsui Nursery, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,905 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (3.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Trillium Farm Holdings, LLC in Johnstown, OH is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $12,934 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.

Employer Matching

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