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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC ranks #9,880 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
$31,500
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#9,880
of 99,447 penalized employers

Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC in Santa Maria, 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: $31,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #9,880 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, Josue Hernandez (FLC) in Graysville, TN is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#9,880
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 Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC runs far above peers (9.1x 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

$31,500 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRUE COOPERATIVE GIN CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ARTHUR BURNS & JACKIE BURNS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15NORTHERN ORCHARD CO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, APHIS PPQ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ZIRKLE FRUIT CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CHIAWANA ORCHARDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10J P J FAMILY ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MOUNT ADAMS ORCHARDS DIVISION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56 M RANCH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ADELSHEIM VINEYARD LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WESTERN PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0KIZER & SON INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DON FUDGE CONTRACT CUTTING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9IFA NURSERIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WYSS LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GARDEN SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NATIONAL FISH & OYSTER CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8RODNEY D LIEPOLD & MARCIA A LIEPOLD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Santa Maria Harvesting, 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.

Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC ranks #146 at $31,500 current penalty.

How Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC Compares

Santa Maria Harvesting, 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 (9.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-09-29

Last Inspection

2017-12-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $10,500 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

$59,930

Current Penalty Amount

$31,500

Penalty Reduction

47.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,430 from the initial assessment of $59,930. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 7 2.4
Total Penalty $31,500 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,500 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,500 here).

Daybreak Foods, INC. $31,435 WI Perdue Farms Incorporated $31,212 DE Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC $31,801 CT Suiza Dairy Corporation $31,175 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

True Cooperative Gin CO 3 insp. Bishop, TX Arthur Burns & Jackie Burns 3 insp. Troutdale, OR Northern Orchard CO, INC. 3 insp. Peru, NY U.S. Department of Agriculture, Aphis PPQ 3 insp. Henderson, NV

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Daybreak Foods, INC.
Lake Mills, WI
4 inspections $31,435
Josue Hernandez (FLC)
Graysville, TN
0 inspections $0
Moulton Farm
Meredith, NH
0 inspections $0
Corral Ag Labor Inc.
Nampa, ID
0 inspections $0
Ballesteros Packing Inc
Soledad, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC'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 Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC have? ▼
Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC had? ▼
Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-29 and the most recent on 2017-12-16. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC? ▼
Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC has been assessed $31,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $59,930 (a 47.4% reduction).
Does Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC 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 Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC operate in? ▼
Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115113). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC ranks #9,880 (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 Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Santa Maria Harvesting, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $31,500 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (9.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Josue Hernandez (FLC) in Graysville, TN 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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