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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Saint Helena, CA

Rios Farming Company LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rios Farming Company LLC ranks #8,192 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty50% serious
$35,995
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#8,192
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rios Farming Company LLC in Saint Helena, 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: $35,995. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rios Farming Company LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #8,192 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, 2h Farms, LLC in El Centro, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $36,010 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#8,192
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 Rios Farming Company LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Rios Farming Company LLC runs far above peers (10.4x 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

$35,995 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Rios Farming Company LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLAW PLANTATION FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2IRSIK & DOLL SUNBELT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PINAL FEEDING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23BOTTOMLEY EVERGREENS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ORONDO CIDER WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OREGON BERRY PACKING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OVERLOOK HARVESTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0USDA, FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JDRC MANAGED SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COAST KING PACKING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FOULKE FAMILY FARM INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WILLIS FAMILY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KUATT AND SONS ORCHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5J B INSTANT LAWN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PHILLIPS GOURMET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IMG CITRUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SCHEPS DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SERVICE GIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DIAMOND VALLEY ALFAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SUNDQUIST FRUIT & CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Rios Farming Company…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Rios Farming Company LLC 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.

Rios Farming Company LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Rios Farming Company LLC sits at penalty rank #116 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($35,995 assessed).

How Rios Farming Company LLC Compares

Rios Farming Company LLC'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 far above peers (10.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-07-17

Last Inspection

2018-08-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,998

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $17,998 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

25.0% 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

$46,680

Current Penalty Amount

$35,995

Penalty Reduction

22.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,685 from the initial assessment of $46,680. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Rios Farming Company LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $35,995 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,998 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,995 here).

North Star Fishing Company $35,856 AK Daybreak Foods INC. $35,591 IA Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm, LLP $36,662 IA Cal-Maine Foods INC $36,748 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Law Plantation Farms LLC 2 insp. Albany, GA Irsik & Doll Sunbelt Feed Yard 2 insp. Hugoton, KS Pinal Feeding CO. 2 insp. Maricopa, AZ Bottomley Evergreens & Farms, INC. 2 insp. Independence, VA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Paragon Personnel
Lost Hills, CA
2 inspections $36,000
The Growers Co, Inc
Somerton, AZ
0 inspections $0
2h Farms, LLC
El Centro, CA
2 inspections $36,010
California & Hawaii Foliage Growers, Inc.
Papaikou, HI
0 inspections $0
Gulf Coast Timber
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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 Rios Farming Company LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rios Farming Company LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Rios Farming Company LLC have? ▼
Rios Farming Company LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,995.
How many OSHA inspections has Rios Farming Company LLC had? ▼
Rios Farming Company LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-17 and the most recent on 2018-08-06. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rios Farming Company LLC? ▼
Rios Farming Company LLC has been assessed $35,995 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $46,680 (a 22.9% reduction).
Does Rios Farming Company LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rios Farming Company LLC has 2 serious violations, and 1 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 Rios Farming Company LLC operate in? ▼
Rios Farming Company LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115112). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rios Farming Company LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rios Farming Company LLC ranks #8,192 (the top 10% 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 Rios Farming Company LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rios Farming Company LLC's total OSHA penalty of $35,995 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (10.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, 2h Farms, LLC in El Centro, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $36,010 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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