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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Ontario, CA

Ronald Pietersma

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ronald Pietersma ranks #66,516 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty22% serious
$3,225
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#66,516
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ronald Pietersma in Ontario, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,225. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ronald Pietersma 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,516 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pumpkin Patch INC in Portland, OR is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $3,215 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#66,516
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ronald Pietersma compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Ronald Pietersma sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$3,225 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Ronald Pietersma.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGROVE FARM FISH & PO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31BRENTANO FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CENTRAL OREGON SEED …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BLAND FARMS PRODUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31GOLDEN PEANUT COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ROUGE RIVER FARMS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GREENHOUSE FLORIST &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10KAHLER ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DONALD FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27NORTHWEST HORTICULTURE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SAKS SEED COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16LLOYD L SCOLARI, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PACIFIC CREST VINEYA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PRIDE PACKING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BEAR CREEK ORCHARDS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0EVERGREEN TIMBER LIM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26METROLINA GREENHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11REVOLUTION CANNABIS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CHASE W HITNER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PERDUE AGRIBUSINESS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Ronald Pietersma, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Ronald Pietersma has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Ronald Pietersma in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ronald Pietersma ranks #1,121 at $3,225 current penalty.

How Ronald Pietersma Compares

Ronald Pietersma'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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-11-30

Last Inspection

2025-02-25

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,075

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,075 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

77.8% 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

$6,850

Current Penalty Amount

$3,225

Penalty Reduction

52.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,625 from the initial assessment of $6,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Ronald Pietersma Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 9 2.4
Total Penalty $3,225 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,075 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ronald Pietersma, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,225 here).

Hungerford Grower's Gin, INC. $3,232 TX Pumpkin Patch INC $3,215 OR Hereford Farmer's CO-Op Gin INC. $3,239 TX Allen Shellfish LLC $3,240 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Grove Farm Fish & Poi LLC DBA Hukilau Foods 3 insp. Kapolei, HI Brentano Farms INC 3 insp. Saint Paul, OR Central Oregon Seed INC 3 insp. Madras, OR Bland Farms Production and Packing, LLC 3 insp. Glennville, GA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hungerford Grower's Gin, INC.
Hungerford, TX
4 inspections $3,232
Hamilton Growers Inc. Southern Valley Fruit
Norman Park, GA
0 inspections $0
Lone Star Grain
Heidenheimer, TX
0 inspections $0
Pumpkin Patch INC
Portland, OR
4 inspections $3,215
Antonio Solorio
Stockton, CA
2 inspections $3,235

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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 Ronald Pietersma safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ronald Pietersma's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. 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 Ronald Pietersma have? ▼
Ronald Pietersma has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,225.
How many OSHA inspections has Ronald Pietersma had? ▼
Ronald Pietersma has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-30 and the most recent on 2025-02-25. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ronald Pietersma? ▼
Ronald Pietersma has been assessed $3,225 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,850 (a 52.9% reduction).
Does Ronald Pietersma have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ronald Pietersma has 2 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 Ronald Pietersma operate in? ▼
Ronald Pietersma 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 Ronald Pietersma rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ronald Pietersma ranks #66,516 (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 Ronald Pietersma's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ronald Pietersma's total OSHA penalty of $3,225 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pumpkin Patch INC in Portland, OR is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $3,215 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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