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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Earlimart, CA

Nunez Brothers INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nunez Brothers INC ranks #52,355 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$5,550
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,355
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nunez Brothers INC in Earlimart, 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: $5,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nunez Brothers INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #52,355 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, Bellwether Farms LLC in Petaluma, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,560 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#52,355
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 Nunez Brothers INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Nunez Brothers INC runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$5,550 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Nunez Brothers INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.001.83.75.57.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBILLY SMITH'S WATERM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MONTEREY MUSHROOMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EZEQUIEL SALAZAR SAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WILLACY CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CROWN NURSERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMICK FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BINDER IRRIGATION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SUGARLAND FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ZIRKLE FRUIT CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0QUINCY II LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FREDRICK W JETTE & M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROUSSEAU FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PENNSYLVANIA MEDICAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6REMINGTON SEEDS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FARMER'S GIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7YODER FAMILY FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROOT BROTHERS FARM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALABAMA TIMBER INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FINKE LOGGING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COLEMAN INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Nunez Brothers INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Nunez Brothers INC 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.

Nunez Brothers INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Nunez Brothers INC sits at penalty rank #877 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($5,550 assessed).

How Nunez Brothers INC Compares

Nunez Brothers INC'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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-01-12

Last Inspection

2018-09-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,775

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,775 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

$9,150

Current Penalty Amount

$5,550

Penalty Reduction

39.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,600 from the initial assessment of $9,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Nunez Brothers INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $5,550 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,775 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,550 here).

Riley Harvesting, INC. $5,568 FL Fluent Servicing, LLC $5,531 FL Rafael Barajas $5,594 FL Dixie Logging LLC $5,500 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Billy Smith's Watermelons, INC. 2 insp. Trenton, FL Monterey Mushrooms, INC 2 insp. Temple, PA Ezequiel Salazar Santos 2 insp. McMinnville, OR Willacy CO-Op 2 insp. Harlingen, TX

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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2 inspections $4,385
Bellwether Farms LLC
Petaluma, CA
2 inspections $5,560
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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 Nunez Brothers INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Nunez Brothers INC'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 Nunez Brothers INC have? ▼
Nunez Brothers INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Nunez Brothers INC had? ▼
Nunez Brothers INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-12 and the most recent on 2018-09-10. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nunez Brothers INC? ▼
Nunez Brothers INC has been assessed $5,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,150 (a 39.3% reduction).
Does Nunez Brothers INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Nunez Brothers INC 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 Nunez Brothers INC operate in? ▼
Nunez Brothers INC 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 Nunez Brothers INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nunez Brothers INC ranks #52,355 (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 Nunez Brothers INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Nunez Brothers INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,550 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bellwether Farms LLC in Petaluma, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $5,560 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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