Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Buttonwillow, CA

Sandridge Partners, L.P

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sandridge Partners, L.P ranks #8,425 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty43% serious
$35,185
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#8,425
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sandridge Partners, L.P in Buttonwillow, 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: $35,185. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Sandridge Partners, L.P 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #8,425 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Joe Brooks Logging in Carthage, MS is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $35,000 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#8,425
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 Sandridge Partners, L.P compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sandridge Partners, L.P runs far above peers (10.2x 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

$35,185 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 Sandridge Partners, L.P.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEDDIE FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11OLSEN AGRICULTURAL E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0JOHNNY W STRAUCH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GILKISON & DAD INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WHOLESUM FARMS ARIZO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SAKUMA BROTHERS FARM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VZ HOGS LLP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HAYTON FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DOUGLAS WITCHER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ALKO ROAD CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CENTRAL OHIO FARMERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6L.R. FORAGE HARVESTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DAGDAGAN FARM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KOGAP ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WHITE'S GREENHOUSES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MOOSE CREEK LOGGING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ZEIGLER FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6REDISKE EARL E, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SLEGERS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MIDWEST POULTRY SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Sandridge Partners, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Sandridge Partners, L.P 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.

Sandridge Partners, L.P in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Sandridge Partners, L.P is the #119 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($35,185).

How Sandridge Partners, L.P Compares

Sandridge Partners, L.P'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 (10.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-02-07

Last Inspection

2024-09-05

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,728

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $11,728 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$41,185

Current Penalty Amount

$35,185

Penalty Reduction

14.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,000 from the initial assessment of $41,185. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Sandridge Partners, L.P compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sandridge Partners, L.P Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 7 2.4
Total Penalty $35,185 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,728 $2,537

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sandridge Partners, L.P, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,185 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Sandridge Partners, L.P safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Sandridge Partners, L.P's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Sandridge Partners, L.P have?
Sandridge Partners, L.P has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,185.
How many OSHA inspections has Sandridge Partners, L.P had?
Sandridge Partners, L.P has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-07 and the most recent on 2024-09-05. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sandridge Partners, L.P?
Sandridge Partners, L.P has been assessed $35,185 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $41,185 (a 14.6% reduction).
Does Sandridge Partners, L.P have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Sandridge Partners, L.P has 3 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 Sandridge Partners, L.P operate in?
Sandridge Partners, L.P 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 Sandridge Partners, L.P rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sandridge Partners, L.P ranks #8,425 (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 Sandridge Partners, L.P's safety record compare to industry average?
Sandridge Partners, L.P's total OSHA penalty of $35,185 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (10.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Joe Brooks Logging in Carthage, MS is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $35,000 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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