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

Success Valley Farms LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Success Valley Farms LLC ranks #59,542 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,300
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#59,542
of 99,447 penalized employers

Success Valley Farms LLC in Santa Maria, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Success Valley Farms LLC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,542 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, Frank Sanchez Ag LLC in MC Kittrick, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,295 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#59,542
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Success Valley Farms LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Success Valley Farms LLC runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$4,300 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% 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 Success Valley Farms LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEMERALD VALLEY RANCHES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2VOLLES DAIRY FARM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5B T LOFTUS RANCHES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AVALON ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MILLICOMA LOGGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WHISPERING MEADOWS E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TRI-COUNTY GIN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ROSE ACRE FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MOON VALLEY NURSERY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4D & J LOGGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RONNY GRAHAM LANGDON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PHARMACANN INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DRIVEN GROW LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNITED STATES DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6IVAN BARSUKOFF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GROCO FAMILY FARMS P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CHAPIN ORCHARDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FARM CREST FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MILLICOMA LOGGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LEWIS FARM INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13Success Valley Farms…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Success Valley Farms LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

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

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Success Valley Farms LLC sits at penalty rank #1,001 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($4,300 assessed).

How Success Valley Farms LLC Compares

Success Valley Farms LLC's 1.67 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 moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-11-14

Last Inspection

2021-06-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,433

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $1,433 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

5

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

$11,050

Current Penalty Amount

$4,300

Penalty Reduction

61.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,750 from the initial assessment of $11,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Success Valley Farms LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $4,300 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,433 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,300 here).

S. Blood Company, INC. $4,310 ID Rose Acre Farms INC. DBA Germantown Egg Farm $4,346 IL Kenny INC $4,250 MI K&D Sawmill Corporation $4,351 WV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Emerald Valley Ranches 3 insp. Caribou, ME Volles Dairy Farm, LLC 3 insp. Marietta, NY B T Loftus Ranches INC 3 insp. Yakima, WA Avalon Orchards INC 3 insp. Wamic, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Worldwide Harvesting Company, LLC - H-2ALC
Labelle, FL
0 inspections $0
Frank Sanchez Ag LLC
MC Kittrick, CA
2 inspections $4,295
Sunrise Orchards, Inc.
Gays Mills, WI
0 inspections $0
Falmouth Co-op
Falmouth, MI
0 inspections $0
S. Blood Company, INC.
Priest Lake, ID
3 inspections $4,310

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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 Success Valley Farms LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Success Valley Farms LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections. 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 Success Valley Farms LLC have? ▼
Success Valley Farms LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Success Valley Farms LLC had? ▼
Success Valley Farms LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-11-14 and the most recent on 2021-06-18. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Success Valley Farms LLC? ▼
Success Valley Farms LLC has been assessed $4,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,050 (a 61.1% reduction).
What industry does Success Valley Farms LLC operate in? ▼
Success Valley Farms LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111333). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Success Valley Farms LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Success Valley Farms LLC ranks #59,542 (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 Success Valley Farms LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Success Valley Farms LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,300 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Frank Sanchez Ag LLC in MC Kittrick, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $4,295 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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