Manufacturing · Sanger, CA

Pitman Farms

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pitman Farms ranks #157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 50 violations across 20 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty36% serious
$381,780
OSHA penalties
50
Violations cited
20
OSHA inspections
#157
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pitman Farms in Sanger, CA has been the subject of 20 OSHA workplace inspections and 50 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $381,780. 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 Farms 20 times over 10 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 50 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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 (7.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dell Federal Systems L.P.-OKC in Oklahoma City, OK is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
36.0%
of violations were serious
#157
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 50 violations across 20 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 Pitman Farms compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pitman Farms runs far above peers (24.2x 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

$381,780 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 ($381,780) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $381,780 $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 Pitman Farms.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both17.818.92021.122.20.364.4128.5192.6256.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSEABOARD TRIUMPH FOODS, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 39SINCLAIR WYOMING REF…, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 245BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 34TIMKENSTEEL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 55MENARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 68REPUBLIC STEEL, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 139BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS…, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 38LAPEER PLATING AND P…, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 45SWIFT PORK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 17ROQUETTE AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 78FORD MOTOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 12BRADFORD WHITE CORP, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 20FAURECIA INTERIOR SY…, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 23CENTURY ALUMINUM OF …, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 22KEYSTONE CONSOLIDATE…, OSHA inspections: 18 · Violations cited: 37FINCANTIERI MARINE G…, OSHA inspections: 18 · Violations cited: 52TRIUMPH FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 18 · Violations cited: 14NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE C…, OSHA inspections: 18 · Violations cited: 25SAKTHI AUTOMOTIVE GR…, OSHA inspections: 18 · Violations cited: 45MERCURY MARINE, OSHA inspections: 22 · Violations cited: 35Pitman Farms, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 50
Pitman Farms has 20 OSHA inspections on record and 50 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.

Pitman Farms in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Pitman Farms sits at penalty rank #96 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($381,780 assessed).

How Pitman Farms Compares

Pitman Farms's 2.50 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 far above peers (24.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

20

First Inspection

2014-09-23

Last Inspection

2024-11-18

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,089

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 20 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $19,089 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

36.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

6.0% of total

29

Other-Than-Serious

58.0% 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

$456,615

Current Penalty Amount

$381,780

Penalty Reduction

16.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $74,835 from the initial assessment of $456,615. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pitman Farms compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pitman Farms Industry Avg
Inspections 20 2.6
Violations 50 8.0
Total Penalty $381,780 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19,089 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($381,780 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (20 inspections here).

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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 Farms safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Pitman Farms's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 50 violations across 20 inspections, including 18 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 Pitman Farms have?
Pitman Farms has 50 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $381,780.
How many OSHA inspections has Pitman Farms had?
Pitman Farms has had 20 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-23 and the most recent on 2024-11-18. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pitman Farms?
Pitman Farms has been assessed $381,780 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $456,615 (a 16.4% reduction).
Does Pitman Farms have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Pitman Farms has 18 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Farms operate in?
Pitman Farms operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311615). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pitman Farms rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pitman Farms ranks #157 (the top 1% 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 Farms's safety record compare to industry average?
Pitman Farms's total OSHA penalty of $381,780 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (24.2x the average). The employer has 20 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dell Federal Systems L.P.-OKC in Oklahoma City, OK is a similar manufacturing 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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