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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Tulare, CA

Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. ranks #4,342 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty21% serious
$56,010
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. in Tulare, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $56,010. 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 Pacific Shippers, L.P. 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,342 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Edward Hernandez in Clinton, NC is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
21.1%
of violations were serious
#4,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. runs far above peers (16.2x 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

$56,010 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 ($56,010) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $56,010 $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 Pacific Shippers, L.P..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWALTERS GARDENS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BLACK GOLD FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FOREST SERVICE, SWEE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JAMES T LESTER & LIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BACKYARD FARMS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MOANA NURSERY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SURCO LOG INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FRANK E POLEHN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BOYLE FAMILY FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FARMER'S PRIDE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HONALD INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15HINMAN ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13OATES ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ERWIN-KEITH, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19FIVE OAK FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ASSOCIATED FRUIT CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CONTRERAS ORCHARDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PLUMLEY CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1R & T TRUCKING & EXC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Sun Pacific Shippers…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19
Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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 Pacific Shippers, L.P. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. is the #51 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($56,010).

How Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. Compares

Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P.'s 6.33 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 (16.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-12-04

Last Inspection

2023-03-16

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,670

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $18,670 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

21.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.3% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

73.7% 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

$73,680

Current Penalty Amount

$56,010

Penalty Reduction

24.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,670 from the initial assessment of $73,680. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 19 2.4
Total Penalty $56,010 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,670 $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 Pacific Shippers, L.P., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($56,010 here).

Peckett's, INC. DBA Peckett's Plantastics $55,000 FL Gilton Solid Waste $57,896 MO E&H Conveyors, INC. DBA KJ Mushroom Services, INC. $53,111 PA Herbrucks Poultry Ranch $52,580 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Walters Gardens INC 3 insp. Zeeland, MI Black Gold Farms, INC. 3 insp. Delhi, LA Forest Service, Sweet Home R.D. 3 insp. Sweet Home, OR James T Lester & Linda S Lester 3 insp. The Dalles, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

ML Farm Systems Inc
Allen, OK
0 inspections $0
Edward Hernandez
Clinton, NC
0 inspections $0
Matthews Sweet Potato Farm
Wynne, AR
0 inspections $0
Trinity Packing Company, INC.
Reedley, CA
3 inspections $55,685
Worcester Wreath
Harrington, ME
0 inspections $0

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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 Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Pacific Shippers, L.P. have? ▼
Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $56,010.
How many OSHA inspections has Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. had? ▼
Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-04 and the most recent on 2023-03-16. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P.? ▼
Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. has been assessed $56,010 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $73,680 (a 24.0% reduction).
Does Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. has 4 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. operate in? ▼
Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. 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 Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. ranks #4,342 (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 Pacific Shippers, L.P.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P.'s total OSHA penalty of $56,010 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (16.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Edward Hernandez in Clinton, NC 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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