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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Saint Helena, CA

Mendoza Bros Harvesting

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mendoza Bros Harvesting ranks #29,477 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty25% serious
$12,200
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#29,477
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mendoza Bros Harvesting in Saint Helena, 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: $12,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mendoza Bros Harvesting 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. 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 #29,477 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, SMH Cattle Company in Polson, MT is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#29,477
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 Mendoza Bros Harvesting compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Mendoza Bros Harvesting runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$12,200 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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 Mendoza Bros Harvesting.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHANSEN MUELLER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18DUTCH ROAD DAIRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PULSE TRADING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COUNTRY BOY LANDSCAP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4M. JOHN LARSON LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5A. OSEGUERA CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREENSPRINGS FARM INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14OREGON CHIPPING & LO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IRON HORSE LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MIKE PIHL LOGGING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAFLER FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEL SOL HARVESTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAHARD EGG FARM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GT COTTON COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JACK VERBREE JR. DAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTER FRESH EGG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CONGDON ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARTA AND CARLOS GOM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1R&R CONTRACTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PENN COVE SHELLFISH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Mendoza Bros Harvest…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Mendoza Bros Harvesting 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.

Mendoza Bros Harvesting in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Mendoza Bros Harvesting sits at penalty rank #489 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($12,200 assessed).

How Mendoza Bros Harvesting Compares

Mendoza Bros Harvesting'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 (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-05-06

Last Inspection

2023-06-08

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $6,100 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$24,200

Current Penalty Amount

$12,200

Penalty Reduction

49.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,000 from the initial assessment of $24,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Mendoza Bros Harvesting Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $12,200 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,100 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mendoza Bros Harvesting, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,200 here).

Troyer Growers, INC. $12,200 PA Prairie Farms Dairy, INC. $12,197 IL Central Ohio Farmers CO-Op, INC. $12,160 OH Ace Begonias, INC. $12,272 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hansen Mueller 2 insp. Kansas City, MO Dutch Road Dairy, LLC 2 insp. Farwell, TX United Pulse Trading, INC. 2 insp. Williston, ND Country Boy Landscaping, INC. 2 insp. Mooresville, NC

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Troyer Growers, INC.
Waterford, PA
2 inspections $12,200
Prairie Farms Dairy, INC.
Quincy, IL
2 inspections $12,197
SMH Cattle Company
Polson, MT
0 inspections $0
Emerald Farms LLC
Maxwell, CA
2 inspections $12,220
Martin's Columbine Vineyard
Delano, CA
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 Mendoza Bros Harvesting safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mendoza Bros Harvesting's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Mendoza Bros Harvesting have? ▼
Mendoza Bros Harvesting has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Mendoza Bros Harvesting had? ▼
Mendoza Bros Harvesting has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-05-06 and the most recent on 2023-06-08. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mendoza Bros Harvesting? ▼
Mendoza Bros Harvesting has been assessed $12,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,200 (a 49.6% reduction).
Does Mendoza Bros Harvesting have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mendoza Bros Harvesting 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 Mendoza Bros Harvesting operate in? ▼
Mendoza Bros Harvesting 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 Mendoza Bros Harvesting rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mendoza Bros Harvesting ranks #29,477 (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 Mendoza Bros Harvesting's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mendoza Bros Harvesting's total OSHA penalty of $12,200 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, SMH Cattle Company in Polson, MT 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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