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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Santa Maria, CA

Point Sal Packing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Point Sal Packing, INC. ranks #18,921 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$18,750
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#18,921
of 99,447 penalized employers

Point Sal Packing, INC. in Santa Maria, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Point Sal Packing, INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,921 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, Cal-Maine Foods, INC. in Flatonia, TX is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,737 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#18,921
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Point Sal Packing, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Point Sal Packing, INC. runs far above peers (5.4x 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

$18,750 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Point Sal Packing, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGILTON SOLID WASTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MERRY-WATER FARMS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CLAY T. STRICKLAND F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STADELMAN FRUIT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GREEN MEADOW FARMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SHEPPARD ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVID BROWN & NANCY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TREE TIPPERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ZEER ENTERPRISE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PLUMPER PUMPKIN PATC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VAUGHAN LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WEYERHAEUSER CO & SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TIMBER RIDGE FORESTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYSDEC ONEIDA FISH C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HENNESS LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SHELTON LAND AND CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NECO SEED INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6M & D LOGGING & CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOUTH 80 ORCHARDS LI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DAVID L PENEGOR INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Point Sal Packing, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Point Sal Packing, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Point Sal Packing, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Point Sal Packing, INC. is the #313 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($18,750).

How Point Sal Packing, INC. Compares

Point Sal Packing, INC.'s 1.00 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 far above peers (5.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-07-07

Last Inspection

2022-11-15

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $9,375 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$24,750

Current Penalty Amount

$18,750

Penalty Reduction

24.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,000 from the initial assessment of $24,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Point Sal Packing, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $18,750 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,375 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,750 here).

Cal-Maine Foods, INC. $18,737 TX Gilbert Orchards INC $18,800 WA Cattle Empire LLC $18,661 KS Curaleaf NY, LLC $18,659 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Gilton Solid Waste 2 insp. Joplin, MO Merry-Water Farms, INC. 2 insp. Lake Geneva, WI Clay T. Strickland Farms, INC 2 insp. Spring Hope, NC Stadelman Fruit LLC 2 insp. Zillah, WA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Vlot Brothers
Chowchilla, CA
3 inspections $18,750
Carolina Farms and Harvesting
Johnston, SC
0 inspections $0
Paloma Harvesting
Arcadia, FL
0 inspections $0
Cal-Maine Foods, INC.
Flatonia, TX
2 inspections $18,737
Valera Brothers Harvesting
Healdsburg, CA
0 inspections $0

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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 Point Sal Packing, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Point Sal Packing, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 Point Sal Packing, INC. have? ▼
Point Sal Packing, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Point Sal Packing, INC. had? ▼
Point Sal Packing, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-07 and the most recent on 2022-11-15. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Point Sal Packing, INC.? ▼
Point Sal Packing, INC. has been assessed $18,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,750 (a 24.2% reduction).
Does Point Sal Packing, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Point Sal Packing, 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 Point Sal Packing, INC. operate in? ▼
Point Sal Packing, 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 Point Sal Packing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Point Sal Packing, INC. ranks #18,921 (the top quarter 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 Point Sal Packing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Point Sal Packing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,750 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (5.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cal-Maine Foods, INC. in Flatonia, TX is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $18,737 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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