Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Gonzales, CA

Metzer Farms, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metzer Farms, INC. ranks #31,049 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty31% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$11,535
OSHA penalties: 16
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #31,049
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metzer Farms, INC. in Gonzales, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,535. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Metzer Farms, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,049 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Farmer's Gin, INC. in Hamilton, MS is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,520 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection: 31.3%
of violations were serious: #31,049
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Metzer Farms, INC.

$11,535
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting avg

$3,448

What this shows Metzer Farms, INC. runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$11,535 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 Metzer Farms, INC..

Metzer Farms, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

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

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Metzer Farms, INC. sits at penalty rank #512 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($11,535 assessed).

How Metzer Farms, INC. Compares

Metzer Farms, INC.'s 8.00 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 (3.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-06-22

Last Inspection

2020-06-24

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,768

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $5,768 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Serious

31.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

68.8% 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

$35,755

Current Penalty Amount

$11,535

Penalty Reduction

67.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,220 from the initial assessment of $35,755. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric	Metzer Farms, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.4
Violations	16	2.4
Total Penalty	$11,535	$3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,768	$2,537

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

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,535 here).

Farmer's Gin, INC. $11,520 MS Merry-Water Farms, INC. $11,592 WI Tri-County Gin $11,461 OK Damin Farms LLC $11,396 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hain Pure Protein CORP. 2 insp. Fredericksburg, PA Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Company 2 insp. Louisiana, MO S K Orchards 2 insp. White Salmon, WA Tony Malatesta Farms LLC 2 insp. Canby, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tanimura & Antle Fresh Foods

2 inspections $11,520

Tri-County Gin

Chattanooga, OK

3 inspections $11,461

2 inspections $11,500

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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 Metzer Farms, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Metzer Farms, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Metzer Farms, INC. have? ▼

Metzer Farms, INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,535.

How many OSHA inspections has Metzer Farms, INC. had? ▼

Metzer Farms, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-22 and the most recent on 2020-06-24. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Metzer Farms, INC.? ▼

Metzer Farms, INC. has been assessed $11,535 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,755 (a 67.7% reduction).

Does Metzer Farms, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Metzer Farms, INC. has 5 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 Metzer Farms, INC. operate in? ▼

Metzer Farms, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112340). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Metzer Farms, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metzer Farms, INC. ranks #31,049 (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 Metzer Farms, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Metzer Farms, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,535 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Farmer's Gin, INC. in Hamilton, MS is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $11,520 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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