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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Exeter, CA

Redding Tree Growers Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Redding Tree Growers Corporation ranks #73,691 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,340
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,691
of 99,447 penalized employers

Redding Tree Growers Corporation in Exeter, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,340. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 16 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Redding Tree Growers Corporation 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,691 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $3,830 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. For comparison, Luis Cueva Michel FLC in Woodland, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $6,170 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#73,691
of 99,447 penalized employers
$3,830
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $4K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($4K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Redding Tree Growers Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,340 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Redding Tree Growers Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUNDERMAN 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: 5THOMAS L. HOOKS DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BIGHORN LOGGING CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MS ONE ACRE VINEYARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GM LAND & FOREST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JEROME BOWEN CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DAVEY TREE EXPERTS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE BUG COMPANY OF P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15THE ANDERSONS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SALMON RIVER WOOD, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JONES COUNTY COTTON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW LEAF MEDICINALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NICHOLAS LEE SWINSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GROWER CONSULTANT LL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALASKASENSE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUGAR FARMS CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Redding Tree Growers…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Redding Tree Growers Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Redding Tree Growers Corporation in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Redding Tree Growers Corporation is the #1,258 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($2,340). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Redding Tree Growers Corporation at rank #1,904 of 2,875 employers ($3,830 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,340 OSHA penalties plus $3,830 WHD back wages (62.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Redding Tree Growers Corporation Compares

Redding Tree Growers Corporation's 3.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-08

Last Inspection

2014-06-10

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,170

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,170 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

6

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

$5,085

Current Penalty Amount

$2,340

Penalty Reduction

54.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,170

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,745 from the initial assessment of $5,085. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$3,830
Employees Affected
15
WHD Violations
16
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$255
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$3,830

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Redding Tree Growers Corporation owed $3,830 in back wages to 15 employees across 1 case and 16 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Redding Tree Growers Corporation compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Redding Tree Growers Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 6 2.4
Total Penalty $2,340 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,170 $2,537
View all 5,988 employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting →

Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Redding Tree Growers Corporation, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,340 here).

Norfolk, INC. $2,342 MS Saks Seed Company INC $2,350 WA Affordable Tree & Stump Removal $2,365 VA B T Loftus Ranches INC $2,375 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sunderman Feedlot LLC 2 insp. Hadar, NE Grower Direct Farms, INC. 2 insp. Somers, CT Irish Acres Dairy LLC 2 insp. Butler, IN Charles Marvin Tart SR 2 insp. Dunn, NC

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Southern Foods Group, LLC
Denver, CO
2 inspections $6,170
Luis Cueva Michel FLC
Woodland, CA
4 inspections $6,170
Automated Harvesting, LLC
Salinas, CA
0 inspections $0
JJJ Ranch, Inc.
Naguabo, PR
0 inspections $0
Esparza Enterprises INC
Coachella, CA
2 inspections $6,185

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What to do with this record

Use Redding Tree Growers Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Redding Tree Growers Corporation against Southern Foods Group, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Redding Tree Growers Corporation'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
  • Redding Tree Growers Corporation also carries $3,830 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Redding Tree Growers Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Redding Tree Growers Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 Redding Tree Growers Corporation have? ▼
Redding Tree Growers Corporation has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,340.
How many OSHA inspections has Redding Tree Growers Corporation had? ▼
Redding Tree Growers Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-08 and the most recent on 2014-06-10. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Redding Tree Growers Corporation? ▼
Redding Tree Growers Corporation has been assessed $2,340 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,085 (a 54.0% reduction). Additionally, $3,830 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Redding Tree Growers Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Redding Tree Growers Corporation, resulting in $3,830 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Redding Tree Growers Corporation operate in? ▼
Redding Tree Growers Corporation operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111332). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Redding Tree Growers Corporation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Redding Tree Growers Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $3,830 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Redding Tree Growers Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Redding Tree Growers Corporation ranks #73,691 (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 Redding Tree Growers Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Redding Tree Growers Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $2,340 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, Luis Cueva Michel FLC in Woodland, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $6,170 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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