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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Soledad, CA

Valley Farm Management, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Valley Farm Management, INC. ranks #87,215 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$950
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,215
of 99,447 penalized employers

Valley Farm Management, INC. in Soledad, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $950. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of 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 Valley Farm Management, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,215 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Desperado Dairy Farm in Jerome, ID is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $952 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#87,215
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 Valley Farm Management, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Valley Farm Management, INC. runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$950 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Valley Farm Management, INC..

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Valley Farm Management, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Valley Farm Management, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Valley Farm Management, INC. is the #1,623 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($950).

Combined federal exposure here: $950 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Valley Farm Management, INC. Compares

Valley Farm Management, INC.'s 1.00 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 well below peers (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-03-17

Last Inspection

2017-07-21

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$475

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $475 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$4,150

Current Penalty Amount

$950

Penalty Reduction

77.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$950

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,200 from the initial assessment of $4,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Valley Farm Management, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $950 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $475 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($950 here).

Wayne Bailey, INC. $950 NC Iverson Farms $950 WA Desperado Dairy Farm $952 ID Lewis Farm INC $958 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

National Food NW LLC 2 insp. Plankinton, SD Golden Alaska Seafoods 2 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK Cattle Empire LLC 2 insp. Satanta, KS Brown Brothers Construction Company, INC. 2 insp. Banks, ID

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lester Koehn
Atwater, CA
2 inspections $950
Wayne Bailey, INC.
Chadbourn, NC
2 inspections $950
Heritage Dairy
Dixon, CA
2 inspections $950
Iverson Farms
Onalaska, WA
2 inspections $950
Desperado Dairy Farm
Jerome, ID
2 inspections $952

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Valley Farm Management, INC. against Lester Koehn, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Valley Farm Management, 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
  • Valley Farm Management, INC. also carries $0 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 Valley Farm Management, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Valley Farm Management, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Valley Farm Management, INC. have? ▼
Valley Farm Management, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $950.
How many OSHA inspections has Valley Farm Management, INC. had? ▼
Valley Farm Management, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-17 and the most recent on 2017-07-21. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Valley Farm Management, INC.? ▼
Valley Farm Management, INC. has been assessed $950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,150 (a 77.1% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Valley Farm Management, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Valley Farm Management, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Valley Farm Management, INC. operate in? ▼
Valley Farm Management, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111336). 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 Valley Farm Management, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Valley Farm Management, 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Valley Farm Management, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Valley Farm Management, INC. ranks #87,215 (the lower 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 Valley Farm Management, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Valley Farm Management, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $950 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Desperado Dairy Farm in Jerome, ID is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $952 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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