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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Kingsburg, CA

Sun-Maid Growers of California

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sun-Maid Growers of California ranks #2,584 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 17 violations across 12 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty53% serious
$78,856
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
12
OSHA inspections
#2,584
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sun-Maid Growers of California in Kingsburg, CA has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $78,856. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $7,571 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. 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-Maid Growers of California 12 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,584 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 far above peers (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $7,571 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Haykingdom INC. in Winters, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $86,370 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
52.9%
of violations were serious
#2,584
of 99,447 penalized employers
$7,571
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 12 OSHA inspections (1.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $8K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($8K 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-Maid Growers of California compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sun-Maid Growers of California runs far above peers (22.9x 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

$78,856 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($78,856) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $78,856 $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-Maid Growers of California.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.59.011.514.016.4014.228.342.556.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPOLEHN FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 7COAST KING PACKING, …, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 2THE GROWERS COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 2FOOTHILL PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 3TAYLOR FARMS MARYLAN…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 40GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 13WALTER WELLS & SONS …, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 20TANIMURA & ANTLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 1FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15SANDY FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 31CHILKAT ENTERPRISE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9NYSDEC SALMON RIVER …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19HERBRUCKS POULTRY RA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10FREMONT FARMS OF IOW…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15GEBBERS FARMS OPERAT…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 16JENNIE-O-TURKEY STOR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 31CAL FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3DOLE FRESH VEGETABLE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2SHARPE HOLDINGS INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 54K N BERRY FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1Sun-Maid Growers of …, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 17
Sun-Maid Growers of California has 12 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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-Maid Growers of California in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Sun-Maid Growers of California is the #26 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($78,856). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Sun-Maid Growers of California at rank #1,370 of 2,875 employers ($7,571 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $78,856 OSHA penalties plus $7,571 WHD back wages (8.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Sun-Maid Growers of California Compares

Sun-Maid Growers of California's 1.42 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 (22.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

12

First Inspection

2013-01-31

Last Inspection

2025-11-24

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,571

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 12 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $6,571 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

52.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

47.1% 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

$115,126

Current Penalty Amount

$78,856

Penalty Reduction

31.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$86,427

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $36,270 from the initial assessment of $115,126. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$7,571
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$7,571
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$7,571

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Sun-Maid Growers of California owed $7,571 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 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-Maid Growers of California compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sun-Maid Growers of California Industry Avg
Inspections 12 1.4
Violations 17 2.4
Total Penalty $78,856 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,571 $2,537
View all 5,988 employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting →

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sun-Maid Growers of California, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($78,856 here).

Spruce Run Recreation Area $79,000 NJ Cotton Growers Cooperative $75,000 OK Mercer County Parks Commission $83,600 NJ Millenkamp Cattle, INC. $73,500 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (12 inspections here).

Polehn Farms INC 12 insp. The Dalles, OR Coast King Packing, LLC 12 insp. Yuma, AZ The Growers Company, INC. 13 insp. Yuma, AZ Foothill Packing, INC. 13 insp. Yuma, AZ

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Slash EV Ranch
Rifle, CO
0 inspections $0
Haykingdom INC.
Winters, CA
6 inspections $86,370
Bartlett's Ocean View Farm
Nantucket, MA
0 inspections $0
Sabor Farms, LLC
Soledad, CA
2 inspections $87,600
Jubilee Farms
Indianola, MS
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Sun-Maid Growers of California's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Sun-Maid Growers of California against Slash EV Ranch, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Sun-Maid Growers of California'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-Maid Growers of California also carries $7,571 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-Maid Growers of California safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sun-Maid Growers of California's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 17 violations across 12 inspections, including 9 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-Maid Growers of California have? ▼
Sun-Maid Growers of California has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $78,856.
How many OSHA inspections has Sun-Maid Growers of California had? ▼
Sun-Maid Growers of California has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-31 and the most recent on 2025-11-24. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sun-Maid Growers of California? ▼
Sun-Maid Growers of California has been assessed $78,856 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $115,126 (a 31.5% reduction). Additionally, $7,571 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Sun-Maid Growers of California have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sun-Maid Growers of California has 9 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-Maid Growers of California been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sun-Maid Growers of California, resulting in $7,571 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Sun-Maid Growers of California operate in? ▼
Sun-Maid Growers of California 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.
What should I do if Sun-Maid Growers of California owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Sun-Maid Growers of California 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 $7,571 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Sun-Maid Growers of California rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sun-Maid Growers of California ranks #2,584 (the top 5% 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-Maid Growers of California's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sun-Maid Growers of California's total OSHA penalty of $78,856 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (22.9x the average). The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Haykingdom INC. in Winters, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $86,370 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 12 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.