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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Yuba City, CA

Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC ranks #7,733 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty86% serious
$37,350
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#7,733
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC in Yuba City, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,733 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Eco Group in Tualatin, OR is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#7,733
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC runs far above peers (10.8x 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

$37,350 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 Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLAND 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: 0MOMTAZI FAMILY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FOUR S INVESTMENTS U…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Sacramento Valley Wa…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC has 3 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.

Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC is the #105 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($37,350).

How Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC Compares

Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC's 2.33 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 (10.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-01-30

Last Inspection

2025-07-09

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $12,450 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$53,065

Current Penalty Amount

$37,350

Penalty Reduction

29.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,715 from the initial assessment of $53,065. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 7 2.4
Total Penalty $37,350 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,450 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($37,350 here).

Pharmacann INC. $37,602 NY Pennsylvania Medical Solutions, LLC $37,672 PA Cal-Maine Foods INC $36,748 KS Hatch Valley Ventures, LLC $37,954 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bland Farms Production and Packing, LLC 3 insp. Glennville, GA Golden Peanut Company, LLC 3 insp. El Paso, TX Rouge River Farms, INC. 3 insp. Clewiston, FL Greenhouse Florist & Nursery 3 insp. Oak Harbor, WA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Eco Group
Tualatin, OR
0 inspections $0
Vaqueria Tres Pisos (Jose L. Rodriguez)
Arecibo, PR
0 inspections $0
Pine Hill Egg Ranch
Ramona, CA
1 inspections $27,660
Stateline Farms, INC.
Dorris, CA
2 inspections $37,250
Amo LLC
Benoit, MS
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 Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC have? ▼
Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC had? ▼
Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-01-30 and the most recent on 2025-07-09. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC? ▼
Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC has been assessed $37,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $53,065 (a 29.6% reduction).
Does Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC has 6 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 Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC operate in? ▼
Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111335). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC ranks #7,733 (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 Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $37,350 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (10.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eco Group in Tualatin, OR 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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