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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · San Luis Obispo, CA

Pacific Vineyard Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pacific Vineyard Company ranks #80,724 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$1,535
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,724
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pacific Vineyard Company in San Luis Obispo, 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: $1,535. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pacific Vineyard Company 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #80,724 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, Dos Arroyos in Mountain Home, TX 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
#80,724
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 Pacific Vineyard Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Pacific Vineyard Company runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,535 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Pacific Vineyard Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEAM HARVESTING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JOSEPH SILVESTRI & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2H & W LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FIRST STATE COMPASSI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STEVE PRITCHETT FARM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STEVE HENDERSON LOGG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TIMBERLAND FORESTRY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6APPLE EYE ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KELTIC PRIDE DAIRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CANYON CREEK LOGGING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SJ FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0US FOREST SERVICE - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LINDY'S PRE PACK CAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0REMBRANDT ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FESSLER NURSERY CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GLAZE ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FALLON LOGGING CO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BILLY SMITH'S WATERM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MONTEREY MUSHROOMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EZEQUIEL SALAZAR SAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Pacific Vineyard Com…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Pacific Vineyard Company 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.

Pacific Vineyard Company in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Pacific Vineyard Company sits at penalty rank #1,420 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($1,535 assessed).

How Pacific Vineyard Company Compares

Pacific Vineyard Company'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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-04-29

Last Inspection

2018-08-10

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$768

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $768 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

$36,975

Current Penalty Amount

$1,535

Penalty Reduction

95.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $35,440 from the initial assessment of $36,975. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Pacific Vineyard Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $1,535 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $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 Pacific Vineyard Company, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,535 here).

Jose Luis Rodriguez $1,530 NC Ward Feed Yard North $1,530 KS Jaguar Farm Labor Contracting INC $1,525 OR Steve Henderson Logging, INC. $1,500 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Eam Harvesting, LLC 2 insp. Arcadia, FL Joseph Silvestri & Sons, INC. 2 insp. Garnet Valley, PA H & W Logging 2 insp. Tazewell, VA First State Compassion Center 2 insp. Wilmington, DE

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Giroux Poultry Farm
Chazy, NY
0 inspections $0
Dos Arroyos
Mountain Home, TX
0 inspections $0
Emerick Farms
Vandalia, IL
0 inspections $0
Jose Luis Rodriguez
Dunn, NC
2 inspections $1,530
Ward Feed Yard North
Larned, KS
2 inspections $1,530

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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 Vineyard Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pacific Vineyard Company'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 below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pacific Vineyard Company have? ▼
Pacific Vineyard Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,535.
How many OSHA inspections has Pacific Vineyard Company had? ▼
Pacific Vineyard Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-29 and the most recent on 2018-08-10. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pacific Vineyard Company? ▼
Pacific Vineyard Company has been assessed $1,535 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,975 (a 95.8% reduction).
Does Pacific Vineyard Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pacific Vineyard Company 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 Pacific Vineyard Company operate in? ▼
Pacific Vineyard Company operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115116). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pacific Vineyard Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pacific Vineyard Company ranks #80,724 (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 Pacific Vineyard Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pacific Vineyard Company's total OSHA penalty of $1,535 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dos Arroyos in Mountain Home, TX 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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