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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Thermal, CA

Sun Fong Farm, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sun Fong Farm, INC. ranks #49,153 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty8% serious
$6,210
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#49,153
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sun Fong Farm, INC. in Thermal, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,210. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $9,287 in back wages owed to 21 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sun Fong Farm, INC. once. These inspections turned up 12 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,153 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $9,287 in back wages owed to 21 affected workers. For comparison, Judel Marketing International in Mesa, WA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
8.3%
of violations were serious
#49,153
of 99,447 penalized employers
$9,287
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 40/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $9K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($9K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Sun Fong Farm, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sun Fong Farm, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$6,210 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sun Fong Farm, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.103.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCEDAR MEADOW FARM, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ANDERSON TRUCKING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SHATLEY FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PLANTERS COTTON OIL …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6J-M FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SIEMBRA FINCA CARACO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NEEDVILLE GIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2JULIAN HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4PRIMETIME HARVESTING…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PGM PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1BANANERA PAGAN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5GIBSON TIMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4SUMMIT POULTRY INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 34-C CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ATENAS PINEAPPLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STEVE BOYUM, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EUBANKS PRODUCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0REICKS VIEW FARMS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NEVADA ONION, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7WILLIAMS TIMBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6Sun Fong Farm, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 12
Sun Fong Farm, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 12 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.

Sun Fong Farm, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Sun Fong Farm, INC. is the #823 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($6,210). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Sun Fong Farm, INC. ranks #1,205 among 2,875 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with WHD recoveries ($9,287).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,210 OSHA penalties plus $9,287 WHD back wages (59.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Sun Fong Farm, INC. Compares

Sun Fong Farm, INC.'s 12.00 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 (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2016-05-20

Last Inspection

2016-05-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,210

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $6,210 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

8.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

91.7% 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

$9,050

Current Penalty Amount

$6,210

Penalty Reduction

31.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$15,497

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,840 from the initial assessment of $9,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$9,287
Employees Affected
21
WHD Violations
22
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$442
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$9,287

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Sun Fong Farm, INC. owed $9,287 in back wages to 21 employees across 1 case and 22 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Sun Fong Farm, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sun Fong Farm, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.4
Violations 12 2.4
Total Penalty $6,210 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,210 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sun Fong Farm, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,210 here).

Ritewood, INC $6,200 UT Sugarcane Harvesting, INC. $6,230 FL Southern Valley Fruit & Vegetable, INC. $6,236 GA Rollin J Farms $6,240 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Cedar Meadow Farm 1 insp. Holtwood, PA Anderson Trucking, LLC 1 insp. Elgin, NE Shatley Farms LLC 1 insp. Jefferson, NC Planters Cotton Oil Mill 1 insp. Pine Bluff, AR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mahoney Harvesting & Trucking
Genoa, NE
0 inspections $0
DL Farm Management, INC.
Santa Maria, CA
2 inspections $15,500
Plainview Growers
Andover, NJ
0 inspections $0
Judel Marketing International
Mesa, WA
0 inspections $0
Waikele Farms INC
Kunia, HI
3 inspections $15,536

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What to do with this record

Use Sun Fong Farm, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Sun Fong Farm, INC. against Mahoney Harvesting & Trucking, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Sun Fong Farm, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector
  • Sun Fong Farm, INC. also carries $9,287 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Sun Fong Farm, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sun Fong Farm, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 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 Sun Fong Farm, INC. have? ▼
Sun Fong Farm, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,210.
How many OSHA inspections has Sun Fong Farm, INC. had? ▼
Sun Fong Farm, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-20 and the most recent on 2016-05-20. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sun Fong Farm, INC.? ▼
Sun Fong Farm, INC. has been assessed $6,210 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,050 (a 31.4% reduction). Additionally, $9,287 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Sun Fong Farm, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sun Fong Farm, INC. has 1 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.
Has Sun Fong Farm, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sun Fong Farm, INC., resulting in $9,287 in back wages owed to 21 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Sun Fong Farm, INC. operate in? ▼
Sun Fong Farm, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111219). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Sun Fong Farm, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Sun Fong Farm, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $9,287 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Sun Fong Farm, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sun Fong Farm, INC. ranks #49,153 (the upper 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 Sun Fong Farm, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sun Fong Farm, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,210 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Judel Marketing International in Mesa, WA 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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