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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Exeter, CA

McEwen Nursery

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McEwen Nursery ranks #78,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,785
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

McEwen Nursery in Exeter, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,785. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected McEwen Nursery 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Gulf States Contract Labor, Inc. in Dallas, TX is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#78,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How McEwen Nursery compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows McEwen Nursery runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,785 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 McEwen Nursery.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPHILLIPS GOURMET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IMG CITRUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SCHEPS DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SERVICE GIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DIAMOND VALLEY ALFAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SUNDQUIST FRUIT & CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COUNTRY DAIRY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DL&B ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DOUGLAS RAY FARMER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OASIS FRUIT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19FLOYDADA CO-OP GINS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FOLEY FAMILY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CAL FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TIMBUK FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FRONTIER AG INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CURTIS LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BANNER FOREST RESOUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COOPER FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COLUMBIA FEEDERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MOUNTAIN LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0McEwen Nursery, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
McEwen Nursery has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

McEwen Nursery in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: McEwen Nursery is the #1,365 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($1,785).

How McEwen Nursery Compares

McEwen Nursery's 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-07-31

Last Inspection

2020-01-31

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$893

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $893 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$4,485

Current Penalty Amount

$1,785

Penalty Reduction

60.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,700 from the initial assessment of $4,485. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric McEwen Nursery Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 3 2.4
Total Penalty $1,785 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $893 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,785 here).

Roy Webster Orchards INC $1,780 OR Sundquist Fruit & Cold Storage $1,800 WA J P J Family Enterprises $1,800 WA Chief Orchards $1,800 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Phillips Gourmet, INC. 2 insp. Kennett Square, PA Img Citrus, INC. 2 insp. Vero Beach, FL Scheps Dairy, INC. 2 insp. Almena, WI Service Gin Company 2 insp. Isola, MS

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jimenez, Irineo M
Fowler, CA
0 inspections $0
Roy Webster Orchards INC
Hood River, OR
4 inspections $1,780
Gulf States Contract Labor, Inc.
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
Silver Farm Labor, INC.
Livingston, CA
3 inspections $1,780
4 Corners Farm
Newbury, VT
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 McEwen Nursery safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McEwen Nursery's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 McEwen Nursery have? ▼
McEwen Nursery has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,785.
How many OSHA inspections has McEwen Nursery had? ▼
McEwen Nursery has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-07-31 and the most recent on 2020-01-31. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McEwen Nursery? ▼
McEwen Nursery has been assessed $1,785 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,485 (a 60.2% reduction).
Does McEwen Nursery have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. McEwen Nursery 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 McEwen Nursery operate in? ▼
McEwen Nursery operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111421). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does McEwen Nursery rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McEwen Nursery ranks #78,626 (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 McEwen Nursery's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McEwen Nursery's total OSHA penalty of $1,785 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, Gulf States Contract Labor, Inc. in Dallas, TX 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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