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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Knights Landing, CA

Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op ranks #32,906 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$10,800
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,906
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op in Knights Landing, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,906 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dimare Fresh INC. in Apollo Beach, FL is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,800 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#32,906
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$10,800 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJEROME BOWEN CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DAVEY TREE EXPERTS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE BUG COMPANY OF P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15THE ANDERSONS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SALMON RIVER WOOD, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JONES COUNTY COTTON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW LEAF MEDICINALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NICHOLAS LEE SWINSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GROWER CONSULTANT LL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALASKASENSE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUGAR FARMS CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0A.L. BAXLEY AND SONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JACOBO & EKATRINIA O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SUGAR BOL FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SANTOS VELASQUEZ-VIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STORMY MOUNTAIN RANC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DOUBLE S LOG INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BENJAMIN M SYNON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HARRIS SEAFOOD DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MANDUJANO BROTHERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Sutter Basin Growers…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op sits at penalty rank #545 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($10,800 assessed).

How Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op Compares

Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op's 0.50 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 above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-11-09

Last Inspection

2024-05-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $5,400 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$13,500

Current Penalty Amount

$10,800

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,700 from the initial assessment of $13,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 1 2.4
Total Penalty $10,800 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,400 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,800 here).

Dimare Fresh INC. $10,800 FL LA Casa DE Leche MGMT, INC $10,782 NY Oregon Oyster Farm, INC. $10,835 OR Thomas Colace Company $10,726 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Jerome Bowen Construction, INC. 2 insp. Rigby, ID Davey Tree Experts Company 2 insp. Tallassee, AL The Bug Company of PA, LLC 2 insp. Hellertown, PA The Andersons INC 2 insp. Laingsburg, MI

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Green Diamond Resource Company
Orick, CA
2 inspections $10,800
Jose Guadalupe Carranza
Lodi, CA
2 inspections $10,800
The Villa Park Orchards Association
Strathmore, CA
2 inspections $10,800
Dimare Fresh INC.
Apollo Beach, FL
2 inspections $10,800
Double Lucky, Inc
Salinas, CA
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 Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 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 Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op have? ▼
Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op had? ▼
Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-11-09 and the most recent on 2024-05-14. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op? ▼
Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op has been assessed $10,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,500 (a 20.0% reduction).
Does Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op 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.
What industry does Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op operate in? ▼
Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111199). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op ranks #32,906 (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 Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sutter Basin Growers CO-Op's total OSHA penalty of $10,800 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dimare Fresh INC. in Apollo Beach, FL is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $10,800 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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