Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Soledad, CA

Sabor Farms, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sabor Farms, LLC ranks #2,170 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty14% serious
$87,600
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,170
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sabor Farms, LLC in Soledad, 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: $87,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sabor Farms, LLC 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #2,170 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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, Frym F.Merino & Son Harvesting & Hauling, Inc in Newton Grove, NC 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
#2,170
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 Sabor Farms, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sabor Farms, LLC runs far above peers (25.4x 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

$87,600 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($87,600) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $87,600 $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 Sabor Farms, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWEDGWORTH'S INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GASTON COOPERATIVE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOHN KHIEL III LOGGI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRICE BROTHERS FARMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GEORGE'S FAMILY FARM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CHANDLER GINNING COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CASEY'S EXCAVATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JOY CREEK NURSERY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15LA LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BILL CASE FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE GROWERS COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 03 RIVERS CUTTING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BIRKEMEIER FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SCHMITZ TIMBER MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. FOREST SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SANDHU FARM INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SHADY GROVE RANCH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FRANK HARKNESS TRUCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GROVE SERVICES, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PROVIDENCE DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Sabor Farms, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Sabor Farms, LLC 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.

Sabor Farms, LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Sabor Farms, LLC is the #22 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($87,600).

How Sabor Farms, LLC Compares

Sabor Farms, LLC'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 far above peers (25.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-11-03

Last Inspection

2024-04-10

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$43,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $43,800 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

2

Repeat

28.6% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$88,880

Current Penalty Amount

$87,600

Penalty Reduction

1.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,280 from the initial assessment of $88,880. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Sabor Farms, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 7 2.4
Total Penalty $87,600 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $43,800 $2,537

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

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

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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 Sabor Farms, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Sabor Farms, LLC'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 Sabor Farms, LLC have?
Sabor Farms, LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $87,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Sabor Farms, LLC had?
Sabor Farms, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-11-03 and the most recent on 2024-04-10. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sabor Farms, LLC?
Sabor Farms, LLC has been assessed $87,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $88,880 (a 1.4% reduction).
Does Sabor Farms, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Sabor Farms, LLC has 1 serious violations, and 2 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 Sabor Farms, LLC operate in?
Sabor Farms, LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111998). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sabor Farms, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sabor Farms, LLC ranks #2,170 (the top 5% 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 Sabor Farms, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Sabor Farms, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $87,600 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (25.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Frym F.Merino & Son Harvesting & Hauling, Inc in Newton Grove, NC 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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