Manufacturing · Lodi, CA

Pacific Coast Producers

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pacific Coast Producers ranks #3,230 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 14 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty38% serious
$68,255
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
14
OSHA inspections
#3,230
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pacific Coast Producers in Lodi, CA has been the subject of 14 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $68,255. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pacific Coast Producers 14 times over 10 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 0.9 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,230 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, KB Foods Enterprises in Paterson, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $68,332 in current penalties.

0.9
violations per inspection
38.5%
of violations were serious
#3,230
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 76/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 14 OSHA inspections (0.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pacific Coast Producers compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pacific Coast Producers runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$68,255 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($68,255) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $68,255 $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Pacific Coast Producers.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both13.914.01414.014.1042.084.0125.9167.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLIGHT METALS CORP, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 60TREX COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 24HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 30DAKOTA CREEK INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 17AK STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 22PANASONIC ENERGY OF …, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 2ELRINGKLINGER USA, I…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 65CANTON DROP FORGE, I…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 66SWIFT PORK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 19COMBINED SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 28SUNFIELD, INC., OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 160GENERAL ELECTRIC COM…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 24TYSON FRESH MEATS, I…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 12PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 49APPALACHIAN WOOD FLO…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 59VIGOR MARINE, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 21QUALITY METALCRAFT INC, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 101THE WESTERN SUGAR CO…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 42ZF MARYSVILLE LLC, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 54VISCOFAN USA INC., OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 38Pacific Coast Produc…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 13
Pacific Coast Producers has 14 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Pacific Coast Producers in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Pacific Coast Producers is the #1,666 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($68,255).

How Pacific Coast Producers Compares

Pacific Coast Producers's 0.93 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

14

First Inspection

2015-01-27

Last Inspection

2024-11-21

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 14 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.9 violations per visit. That's $4,875 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

38.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

61.5% 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

$89,930

Current Penalty Amount

$68,255

Penalty Reduction

24.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,675 from the initial assessment of $89,930. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pacific Coast Producers compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pacific Coast Producers Industry Avg
Inspections 14 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $68,255 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,875 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pacific Coast Producers, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($68,255 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (14 inspections here).

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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 Pacific Coast Producers safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Pacific Coast Producers's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 14 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pacific Coast Producers have?
Pacific Coast Producers has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $68,255.
How many OSHA inspections has Pacific Coast Producers had?
Pacific Coast Producers has had 14 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-27 and the most recent on 2024-11-21. This averages 0.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pacific Coast Producers?
Pacific Coast Producers has been assessed $68,255 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $89,930 (a 24.1% reduction).
Does Pacific Coast Producers have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Pacific Coast Producers 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 Pacific Coast Producers operate in?
Pacific Coast Producers operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311421). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pacific Coast Producers rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pacific Coast Producers ranks #3,230 (the top 5% 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 Pacific Coast Producers's safety record compare to industry average?
Pacific Coast Producers's total OSHA penalty of $68,255 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 14 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, KB Foods Enterprises in Paterson, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $68,332 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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