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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Watsonville, CA

PV Farming Operations, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), PV Farming Operations, LLC ranks #94,814 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$375
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,814
of 99,447 penalized employers

PV Farming Operations, LLC in Watsonville, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $375. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected PV Farming Operations, LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,814 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, West Coast Custom Harvesting, INC. in King City, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $375 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#94,814
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How PV Farming Operations, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows PV Farming Operations, LLC runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$375 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 PV Farming Operations, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPERDUE FARMS INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTH GEORGIA COTTON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BROWNFIELD SEED & DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11VAN NORMAN LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LITTLE PRINCE OF ORE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEX GEN FARM MANAGEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MCMILLAN LOGGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARIA ELENA GARIBALD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COUNTRYSIDE ACRES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HBF INTERNATIONAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DOUBLE A LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BUTTERVILLE FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COMMERCIAL THINNING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SKYVIEW FARM INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BLUE RIBBON FARM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUNDERMAN FEEDLOT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GROWER DIRECT FARMS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IRISH ACRES DAIRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHARLES MARVIN TART SR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 51709 MARQUETTE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PV Farming Operation…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
PV Farming Operations, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

PV Farming Operations, LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, PV Farming Operations, LLC ranks #1,937 at $375 current penalty.

How PV Farming Operations, LLC Compares

PV Farming Operations, LLC's 0.50 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 below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-05-07

Last Inspection

2022-07-13

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$188

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $188 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$375

Current Penalty Amount

$375

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How PV Farming Operations, LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric PV Farming Operations, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 1 2.4
Total Penalty $375 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $188 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for PV Farming Operations, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($375 here).

Oregon Horse Center INC $375 OR Keltic Pride Dairy LLC $375 OR Edward Gomes & Katherine Gomes $370 OR David L Penegor INC $370 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Perdue Farms Incorporated 2 insp. Georgetown, DE South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC 2 insp. Hazlehurst, GA Brownfield Seed & Delinting Company 2 insp. Brownfield, TX Van Norman Logging INC 2 insp. Glendale, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

West Coast Custom Harvesting, INC.
King City, CA
2 inspections $375
Mike Etchandy Farms, INC.
Irvine, CA
2 inspections $375
Chavolla FLC
Bakersfield, CA
3 inspections $375
Brights Nursery, INC.
Le Grand, CA
2 inspections $375
Fisher Nursery, INC.
Ripon, CA
3 inspections $375

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What to do with this record

Use PV Farming Operations, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare PV Farming Operations, LLC against West Coast Custom Harvesting, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether PV Farming Operations, LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector
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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 PV Farming Operations, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, PV Farming Operations, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 PV Farming Operations, LLC have? ▼
PV Farming Operations, LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $375.
How many OSHA inspections has PV Farming Operations, LLC had? ▼
PV Farming Operations, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-05-07 and the most recent on 2022-07-13. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for PV Farming Operations, LLC? ▼
PV Farming Operations, LLC has been assessed $375 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does PV Farming Operations, LLC operate in? ▼
PV Farming Operations, LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111333). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does PV Farming Operations, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, PV Farming Operations, LLC ranks #94,814 (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 PV Farming Operations, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
PV Farming Operations, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $375 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, West Coast Custom Harvesting, INC. in King City, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $375 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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