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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · El Centro, CA

Prime Ag Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Prime Ag Services ranks #39,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$8,660
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Prime Ag Services in El Centro, 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: $8,660. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Prime Ag Services 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. 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 #39,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Townley Tomato Farms in Crossett, AR is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#39,288
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 Prime Ag Services compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Prime Ag Services runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$8,660 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Prime Ag Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGrizzly Firefighters…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BIRDSONG PEANUT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WEAVER BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMD FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOZO HEALTH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UTR LAND MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTHWEST LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JEFF NYLUND DBA SUPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4REXIUS FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SMITH GARDENS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KENNETH HUDSON & JOA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARTA AND CARLOS GOM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BRUCE FORD & GWEN FORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PRESTIGE FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WEDGWORTH'S INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GASTON COOPERATIVE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOHN KHIEL III LOGGI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRICE BROTHERS FARMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GEORGE'S FAMILY FARM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Prime Ag Services, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Prime Ag Services 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.

Prime Ag Services in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Prime Ag Services sits at penalty rank #646 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($8,660 assessed).

How Prime Ag Services Compares

Prime Ag Services'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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-24

Last Inspection

2015-05-12

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,330

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,330 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$30,075

Current Penalty Amount

$8,660

Penalty Reduction

71.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,415 from the initial assessment of $30,075. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Prime Ag Services compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Prime Ag Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $8,660 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,330 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Prime Ag Services, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,660 here).

Best Cob, LLC $8,665 IA Stahlbush Island Farms INC $8,665 OR Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Company $8,701 MO OK Foods, INC. $8,730 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Grizzly Firefighters, Inc. 2 insp. Salem, OR Altman Specialty Plants, INC. 2 insp. Peyton, CO Birdsong Peanut Corporation 2 insp. Jay, FL Weaver Bros., INC. 2 insp. Versailles, OH

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Olvera, Jose - H2A-LC
Felda, FL
0 inspections $0
Best Cob, LLC
Independence, IA
2 inspections $8,665
Stahlbush Island Farms INC
Corvallis, OR
7 inspections $8,665
Townley Tomato Farms
Crossett, AR
0 inspections $0
Donato Farms Inc.
Modena, NY
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 Prime Ag Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Prime Ag Services's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Prime Ag Services have? ▼
Prime Ag Services has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,660.
How many OSHA inspections has Prime Ag Services had? ▼
Prime Ag Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-24 and the most recent on 2015-05-12. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Prime Ag Services? ▼
Prime Ag Services has been assessed $8,660 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,075 (a 71.2% reduction).
Does Prime Ag Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Prime Ag Services has 3 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 Prime Ag Services operate in? ▼
Prime Ag Services 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 Prime Ag Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Prime Ag Services ranks #39,288 (the upper 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 Prime Ag Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Prime Ag Services's total OSHA penalty of $8,660 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Townley Tomato Farms in Crossett, AR 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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