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

South County Packing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), South County Packing, INC. ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$750
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

South County Packing, INC. in King City, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected South County Packing, INC. 3 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Capstone Ranch, LP in Madera, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $750 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How South County Packing, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows South County Packing, INC. runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$750 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 South County Packing, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPRUCE RUN RECREATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SODBUSTER FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LOEN NURSERY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25KELLEY BROS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PEARL VALLEY FARMS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11BISCONTI FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5REVOLUTION CANNABIS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3S & S JERSEYLAND DAI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RUBY RIDGE DAIRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TRULIEVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CYPRESS CREEK BLUEBE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PONCE YATCH & FISHIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U.S. FOREST SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8COLUMBIA AG INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GARGIULO PR INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CLC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TINYS ORGANIC LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20O.J. THRALL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BANANERA MORALES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KRAEMER FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5South County Packing…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
South County Packing, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

South County Packing, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: South County Packing, INC. is the #1,697 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($750).

How South County Packing, INC. Compares

South County Packing, INC.'s 0.67 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 well below peers (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-06-13

Last Inspection

2025-10-27

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $250 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$750

Current Penalty Amount

$750

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How South County Packing, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric South County Packing, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $750 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $250 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for South County Packing, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($750 here).

River Ridge Packing LLC $750 MI Akers Logging $750 ID Valicoff Fruit Company INC $750 WA Four Seasons Produce Packing Company, INC. $750 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Spruce Run Recreation Area 3 insp. Clinton, NJ Sodbuster Farms INC 3 insp. Salem, OR Loen Nursery INC 3 insp. Sherwood, OR Kelley Bros INC 3 insp. Vida, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sorrento Berry Farms LLC
Oxnard, CA
2 inspections $750
Marz Farms, INC.
Camarillo, CA
2 inspections $750
River Ridge Packing LLC
Sparta, MI
2 inspections $750
Capstone Ranch, LP
Madera, CA
2 inspections $750
Vereschagin Farms INC.
Orland, CA
2 inspections $750

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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 South County Packing, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, South County Packing, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does South County Packing, INC. have? ▼
South County Packing, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $750.
How many OSHA inspections has South County Packing, INC. had? ▼
South County Packing, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-13 and the most recent on 2025-10-27. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for South County Packing, INC.? ▼
South County Packing, INC. has been assessed $750 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does South County Packing, INC. operate in? ▼
South County Packing, INC. 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 South County Packing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, South County Packing, INC. ranks #89,674 (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 South County Packing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
South County Packing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $750 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Capstone Ranch, LP in Madera, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $750 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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