Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Woodlake, CA

Monrovia Nursery Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Monrovia Nursery Company ranks #11,163 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty14% serious
$28,800
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#11,163
of 99,447 penalized employers

Monrovia Nursery Company in Woodlake, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Monrovia Nursery Company 4 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,163 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 well above peers (2.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Forest Health Company in Pagosa Springs, CO is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
#11,163
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Monrovia Nursery Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Monrovia Nursery Company runs far above peers (8.4x 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

$28,800 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Monrovia Nursery Company.

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Monrovia Nursery Company has 4 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.

Monrovia Nursery Company in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Monrovia Nursery Company is the #169 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($28,800).

How Monrovia Nursery Company Compares

Monrovia Nursery Company's 3.50 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 far above peers (8.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-08-20

Last Inspection

2024-04-12

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 4 inspections over 12 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $7,200 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

14.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

85.7% 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

$43,150

Current Penalty Amount

$28,800

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,350 from the initial assessment of $43,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Monrovia Nursery Company Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.4
Violations 14 2.4
Total Penalty $28,800 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,200 $2,537

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

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

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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 Monrovia Nursery Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Monrovia Nursery Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 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 Monrovia Nursery Company have?
Monrovia Nursery Company has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Monrovia Nursery Company had?
Monrovia Nursery Company has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-20 and the most recent on 2024-04-12. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Monrovia Nursery Company?
Monrovia Nursery Company has been assessed $28,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,150 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does Monrovia Nursery Company have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Monrovia Nursery Company has 2 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 Monrovia Nursery Company operate in?
Monrovia Nursery Company 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 Monrovia Nursery Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Monrovia Nursery Company ranks #11,163 (the top quarter 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 Monrovia Nursery Company's safety record compare to industry average?
Monrovia Nursery Company's total OSHA penalty of $28,800 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (8.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Forest Health Company in Pagosa Springs, CO 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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