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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Castroville, CA

Valley Pride, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Valley Pride, INC. ranks #93,771 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$425
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#93,771
of 99,447 penalized employers

Valley Pride, INC. in Castroville, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $425. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 Pride, INC. once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,771 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,127 in back wages owed to 34 affected workers. For comparison, Di Mare Homestead, Inc. in Homestead, FL is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#93,771
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,127
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K 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 Pride, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Valley Pride, INC. runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$425 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Pride, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJERROLD A. WATSON & …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2S. BLOOD COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2WYCKOFF FARMS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3Intergrow Greenhouse…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 10CEDAR MEADOW FARM, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ANDERSON TRUCKING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SHATLEY FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PLANTERS COTTON OIL …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6J-M FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SIEMBRA FINCA CARACO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NEEDVILLE GIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2JULIAN HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4PRIMETIME HARVESTING…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PGM PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1BANANERA PAGAN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5GIBSON TIMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4SUMMIT POULTRY INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 34-C CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ATENAS PINEAPPLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STEVE BOYUM, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Valley Pride, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Valley Pride, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection 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.

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

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Valley Pride, INC. ranks #1,892 at $425 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Valley Pride, INC. at rank #2,309 of 2,875 employers ($2,127 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $425 OSHA penalties plus $2,127 WHD back wages (83.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Valley Pride, INC. Compares

Valley Pride, 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 (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2013-09-19

Last Inspection

2013-09-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$425

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $425 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

1

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

$425

Current Penalty Amount

$425

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,552

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,127
Employees Affected
34
WHD Violations
36
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$63
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,127

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Valley Pride, INC. owed $2,127 in back wages to 34 employees across 1 case and 36 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 Valley Pride, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Valley Pride, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.4
Violations 1 2.4
Total Penalty $425 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $425 $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 Pride, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($425 here).

KCK Farms LLC $420 OR Gathering Together Farm INC $420 OR Curaleaf Florida, LLC $414 FL Andersen Brian Larry $410 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Jerrold a. Watson & Sons 1 insp. Monetta, SC S. Blood Company, INC. 1 insp. Ponderay, ID Wyckoff Farms 1 insp. Grandview, WA Intergrow Greenhouses Inc. 1 insp. Albion, NY

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pina Farms, LLC
Baxley, GA
0 inspections $0
Level Best INC
Thorp, WA
3 inspections $2,550
Western Illinois Agri-Systems, Inc.
Dallas City, IL
0 inspections $0
Bob's Tree Preservation Service
Scott, LA
0 inspections $0
Di Mare Homestead, Inc.
Homestead, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Valley Pride, INC. against Pina Farms, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Valley Pride, 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 Pride, INC. also carries $2,127 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 Pride, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Valley Pride, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 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 Pride, INC. have? ▼
Valley Pride, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $425.
How many OSHA inspections has Valley Pride, INC. had? ▼
Valley Pride, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-19 and the most recent on 2013-09-19. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Valley Pride, INC.? ▼
Valley Pride, INC. has been assessed $425 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $2,127 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Valley Pride, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Valley Pride, INC., resulting in $2,127 in back wages owed to 34 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Valley Pride, INC. operate in? ▼
Valley Pride, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115115). 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 Pride, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Valley Pride, 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 $2,127 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Valley Pride, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Valley Pride, INC. ranks #93,771 (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 Pride, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Valley Pride, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $425 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Di Mare Homestead, Inc. in Homestead, FL 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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