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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Hollister, CA

Tonascia Farms, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tonascia Farms, INC ranks #20,289 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$17,650
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,289
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tonascia Farms, INC in Hollister, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tonascia Farms, INC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,289 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Niemi Ranch in Buffalo, SD is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#20,289
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tonascia Farms, INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Tonascia Farms, INC runs far above peers (5.1x 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

$17,650 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Tonascia Farms, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARK CARTER CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LIVESTOCK INVESTORS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TAFT GIN AND SEED CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RITEWOOD, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GARY M. POMEROY LOGG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STONEY CREEK MUSHROOMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17VITIS TERRA VINEYARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEW DAY FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LIUZZA PRODUCE FARM …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GOOD DAY FARM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PONDEROSA DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LA LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUZUKI TAMBARA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9REDHAWK WINERY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CRAIG MALLON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EHLERS FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAPLE VIEW FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16KRAEMER'S NURSERY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10RIVER RIDGE PACKING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WARFIELD LIMITED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Tonascia Farms, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Tonascia Farms, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Tonascia Farms, INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Tonascia Farms, INC is the #346 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($17,650).

How Tonascia Farms, INC Compares

Tonascia Farms, INC's 2.00 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 far above peers (5.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-11-13

Last Inspection

2019-05-03

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,825

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $8,825 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$24,900

Current Penalty Amount

$17,650

Penalty Reduction

29.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,250 from the initial assessment of $24,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Tonascia Farms, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $17,650 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,825 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,650 here).

Sylvan America, INC. $17,649 NV Wayne Farms LLC $17,500 AR Pineae Greenhouses, INC. $17,860 UT Bisconti Farms, INC. $18,000 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mark Carter Contracting INC. 2 insp. Kodiak, AK Livestock Investors, LTD. 2 insp. Summerfield, TX Taft Gin and Seed Company, INC. 2 insp. Taft, TX Ritewood, INC 2 insp. Lewiston, UT

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sylvan America, INC.
Dayton, NV
5 inspections $17,649
Pure Beauty Farms
Greensboro, GA
0 inspections $0
Pavero Cold Storage
Highland, NY
0 inspections $0
PGM Packing, INC.
Yuma, AZ
1 inspections $900
Niemi Ranch
Buffalo, SD
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 Tonascia Farms, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tonascia Farms, INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Tonascia Farms, INC have? ▼
Tonascia Farms, INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Tonascia Farms, INC had? ▼
Tonascia Farms, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-13 and the most recent on 2019-05-03. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tonascia Farms, INC? ▼
Tonascia Farms, INC has been assessed $17,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,900 (a 29.1% reduction).
Does Tonascia Farms, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tonascia Farms, INC has 2 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 Tonascia Farms, INC operate in? ▼
Tonascia Farms, 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.
Where does Tonascia Farms, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tonascia Farms, INC ranks #20,289 (the top quarter 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 Tonascia Farms, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tonascia Farms, INC's total OSHA penalty of $17,650 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Niemi Ranch in Buffalo, SD 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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