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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Hanford, CA

Pitman Family Farms

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pitman Family Farms ranks #10,322 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 14 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty14% serious
$30,435
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#10,322
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pitman Family Farms in Hanford, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,435. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pitman Family Farms 6 times over 3 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,322 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 (4.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Paynes Poultry in Waynesboro, MS is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
#10,322
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pitman Family Farms compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Pitman Family Farms runs far above peers (8.8x 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

$30,435 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pitman Family Farms.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0012.324.737.049.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNION HARVEST, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0MCCLESKEY MILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 42BIRDSONG CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5OREGON OYSTER FARM, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11FOOTHILL PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1DAVIDSON FARMS OF CR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8DAVID EVANS FARMING …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 47ALOUN FARM INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17HILLANDALE GETTYSBUR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14HALLIDAY ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18ORCHARD VIEW FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12REMBRANDT ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 34DAYBREAK FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24GLORY ORCHARD INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23PECO FOODS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC BOTANICALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7FRESH HARVEST, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1MERCER COUNTY PARKS …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 33MICHAEL NOONAN, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12W & L LUMBER LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5Pitman Family Farms, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14
Pitman Family Farms has 6 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.

Pitman Family Farms in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Pitman Family Farms sits at penalty rank #154 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($30,435 assessed).

How Pitman Family Farms Compares

Pitman Family Farms's 2.33 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 (8.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2015-12-09

Last Inspection

2018-12-17

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,073

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 6 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $5,073 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

$54,970

Current Penalty Amount

$30,435

Penalty Reduction

44.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,535 from the initial assessment of $54,970. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Pitman Family Farms Industry Avg
Inspections 6 1.4
Violations 14 2.4
Total Penalty $30,435 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,073 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,435 here).

IN Grown Farms LLC 2 $30,000 IL Expedition Acres LLC $30,000 MO Terrascend USA Services, LLC. DBA Gage Cannabis CO. $29,900 MI Grove Farm Fish & Poi LLC DBA Hukilau Foods $29,701 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Union Harvest 6 insp. Yuma, AZ McCleskey Mills, INC. 6 insp. Rochelle, GA Birdsong Corporation 6 insp. Suffolk, VA Oregon Oyster Farm, INC. 6 insp. Newport, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pride Harvesting LLC
Lehigh Acres, FL
0 inspections $0
Paynes Poultry
Waynesboro, MS
0 inspections $0
J-M Farms, INC.
Miami, OK
1 inspections $3,634
T- E Cattle, LLC
Grace, ID
2 inspections $8,500
Mari-Linn Farms
Albany, OR
0 inspections $0

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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 Pitman Family Farms safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pitman Family Farms's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 14 violations across 6 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 Pitman Family Farms have? ▼
Pitman Family Farms has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,435.
How many OSHA inspections has Pitman Family Farms had? ▼
Pitman Family Farms has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-09 and the most recent on 2018-12-17. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pitman Family Farms? ▼
Pitman Family Farms has been assessed $30,435 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,970 (a 44.6% reduction).
Does Pitman Family Farms have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pitman Family Farms 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 Pitman Family Farms operate in? ▼
Pitman Family Farms operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115114). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pitman Family Farms rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pitman Family Farms ranks #10,322 (the top 10% 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 Pitman Family Farms's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pitman Family Farms's total OSHA penalty of $30,435 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (8.8x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Paynes Poultry in Waynesboro, MS 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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