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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Pixley, CA

Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy ranks #55,734 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty14% serious
$4,950
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#55,734
of 99,447 penalized employers

Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy in Pixley, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,734 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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, Kitterlin Creek Nursery LLC in Jena, LA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
#55,734
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$4,950 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMCKAY HARDWOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FARMERS GIN & PEANUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OREGON WOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GDD FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BRAR FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLACK BUTTE ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MEADOW RIDGE FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NYSDEC SOUTH OTSELIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20QIHE MUSHROOM CORP. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BIOZYME, INC. DBA PE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TERRY & JOE BAKER FA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WBT AG SERVICES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MADISON LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PLEASANT DUTCH DAIRY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUTTON FERNERIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BUTTEVILLE LUMBER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GOLDEN GATE HOP RANC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RQMI, LLC DBA OCEANA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARK SWANSON LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AKERS LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Robert Vander Eyk & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy sits at penalty rank #932 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($4,950 assessed).

How Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy Compares

Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy's 3.50 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-04-03

Last Inspection

2017-11-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,475

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $2,475 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

14.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

85.7% 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

$7,415

Current Penalty Amount

$4,950

Penalty Reduction

33.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,465 from the initial assessment of $7,415. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 7 2.4
Total Penalty $4,950 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,475 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,950 here).

S. G. Harvesting, LLC $4,900 FL Forrence Orchards, INC. $5,000 NY Hilltown Packing CO., INC. $5,000 AZ Cardile Brothers Mushroom Packaging INC. $5,000 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

McKay Hardwoods LLC 2 insp. Loudonville, OH Farmers Gin & Peanut Company, INC. 2 insp. Moultrie, GA Oregon Woods INC 2 insp. Eugene, OR GDD Farms LLC 2 insp. Astoria, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

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2 inspections $4,950
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Kitterlin Creek Nursery LLC
Jena, LA
0 inspections $0
Brian Vculek
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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 Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 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 Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy have? ▼
Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy had? ▼
Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-03 and the most recent on 2017-11-01. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy? ▼
Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy has been assessed $4,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,415 (a 33.2% reduction).
Does Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy 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 Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy operate in? ▼
Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112120). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy ranks #55,734 (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 Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Robert Vander Eyk & Sons Dairy's total OSHA penalty of $4,950 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kitterlin Creek Nursery LLC in Jena, LA 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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