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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Petaluma, CA

McClelland's Dairy

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McClelland's Dairy ranks #32,406 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty20% serious
$11,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,406
of 99,447 penalized employers

McClelland's Dairy in Petaluma, 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: $11,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected McClelland's Dairy 2 times over 4 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 #32,406 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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, Burnham Family Farm, Inc in North East, PA 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
#32,406
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 McClelland's Dairy compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows McClelland's Dairy runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$11,000 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 McClelland's Dairy.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJAMES K STUDER & RAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17NATIONAL FOOD CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHERRY LAKE TREE FAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DINKLAGE FEED YARD, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BEVANS OYSTER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIKE CARLSON ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FOREST SERVICE SNOQU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HERMANN BROTHERS LOG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SHILOH FORESTRY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FOCUS PARTNERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHERN FOODS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PACIFIC AVENUE GROWE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORFOLK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLUMBIA BASIN NURSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARBER FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BEAVER CREEK FARM OP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ERIC WILEY & RHONDA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RAWSON LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PEARMINE FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7McClelland's Dairy, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
McClelland's Dairy 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.

McClelland's Dairy in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, McClelland's Dairy sits at penalty rank #537 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($11,000 assessed).

How McClelland's Dairy Compares

McClelland's Dairy'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 well above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-06-18

Last Inspection

2025-05-22

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $5,500 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

$20,860

Current Penalty Amount

$11,000

Penalty Reduction

47.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,860 from the initial assessment of $20,860. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric McClelland's Dairy Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $11,000 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,500 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,000 here).

Samuel Fetterman and Sons Logging, LLC. $11,000 PA Ronnybrook Farm Dairy, INC. $11,000 NY Valley Produce Harvesting & Hauling CO. $11,046 FL National Food Corporation $11,055 SD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

James K Studer & Randy L Studer DBA Studer Managem 2 insp. Dunlap, TN National Food Corporation 2 insp. Plankinton, SD Cherry Lake Tree Farm INC. 2 insp. Vero Beach, FL Dinklage Feed Yard, INC. 2 insp. Iliff, CO

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Samuel Fetterman and Sons Logging, LLC.
Windber, PA
2 inspections $11,000
Ronnybrook Farm Dairy, INC.
Ancramdale, NY
5 inspections $11,000
BJ Seining LLC
Macon, MS
0 inspections $0
Burnham Family Farm, Inc
North East, PA
0 inspections $0
F Mendoza H2ALC - H30023096909610
Immokalee, 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 McClelland's Dairy safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McClelland's Dairy'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 McClelland's Dairy have? ▼
McClelland's Dairy has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,000.
How many OSHA inspections has McClelland's Dairy had? ▼
McClelland's Dairy has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-06-18 and the most recent on 2025-05-22. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McClelland's Dairy? ▼
McClelland's Dairy has been assessed $11,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,860 (a 47.3% reduction).
Does McClelland's Dairy have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. McClelland's Dairy 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 McClelland's Dairy operate in? ▼
McClelland's 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 McClelland's Dairy rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McClelland's Dairy ranks #32,406 (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 McClelland's Dairy's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McClelland's Dairy's total OSHA penalty of $11,000 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Burnham Family Farm, Inc in North East, 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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