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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Dinuba, CA

S. Surabian & Sons

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), S. Surabian & Sons ranks #58,814 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$4,425
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,814
of 99,447 penalized employers

S. Surabian & Sons in Dinuba, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,425. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected S. Surabian & Sons 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,814 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, Barton Hill Farms in Bastrop, TX is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#58,814
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How S. Surabian & Sons compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows S. Surabian & Sons runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$4,425 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 S. Surabian & Sons.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.001.83.75.57.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUNRISE ACRES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DIXIE LOGGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMERICAN SEAFOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HERRINGTON FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TAGAWA GREENHOUSE EN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BFN OPERATIONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CASTLEBERRY LOGGING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SMITH-ROWE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KINSEY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PYCO INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ARTISTIC LAWN & LAND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HIETT LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RICE LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RUSSELLS NURSERY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AGM & M INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CURIO CULTIVATION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RICE AND SON ORCHARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STEVE BECKLEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEBER LOGGING AND CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3S. Surabian & Sons, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
S. Surabian & Sons has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

S. Surabian & Sons in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, S. Surabian & Sons ranks #987 at $4,425 current penalty.

How S. Surabian & Sons Compares

S. Surabian & Sons's 1.50 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-30

Last Inspection

2016-04-14

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,213

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $2,213 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$11,225

Current Penalty Amount

$4,425

Penalty Reduction

60.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,800 from the initial assessment of $11,225. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric S. Surabian & Sons Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 3 2.4
Total Penalty $4,425 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,213 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for S. Surabian & Sons, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,425 here).

MS Mango Farms LLC $4,410 PR Scott Farms, INC. $4,410 NC Maple Leaf Dairy $4,400 WI Alabama Timber Industries, INC. $4,400 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sunrise Acres, INC. 2 insp. Hudsonville, MI Dixie Logging LLC 2 insp. Erin, TN American Seafoods Company LLC 2 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK Herrington Farms, INC. 2 insp. Troy, NY

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kevin H. Loveland
Pocatello, ID
0 inspections $0
Barton Hill Farms
Bastrop, TX
0 inspections $0
Rosario Farm
Kent, NY
0 inspections $0
MS Mango Farms LLC
Santa Isabel, PR
2 inspections $4,410
Scott Farms, INC.
Lucama, NC
2 inspections $4,410

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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 S. Surabian & Sons safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, S. Surabian & Sons's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 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 S. Surabian & Sons have? ▼
S. Surabian & Sons has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,425.
How many OSHA inspections has S. Surabian & Sons had? ▼
S. Surabian & Sons has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-30 and the most recent on 2016-04-14. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for S. Surabian & Sons? ▼
S. Surabian & Sons has been assessed $4,425 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,225 (a 60.6% reduction).
Does S. Surabian & Sons have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. S. Surabian & Sons 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 S. Surabian & Sons operate in? ▼
S. Surabian & Sons operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115114). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does S. Surabian & Sons rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, S. Surabian & Sons ranks #58,814 (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 S. Surabian & Sons's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
S. Surabian & Sons's total OSHA penalty of $4,425 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Barton Hill Farms in Bastrop, TX 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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