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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Stockton, CA

Van Groningen & Sons, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Van Groningen & Sons, INC. ranks #48,901 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty25% serious
$6,265
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#48,901
of 99,447 penalized employers

Van Groningen & Sons, INC. in Stockton, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,265. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Van Groningen & Sons, INC. 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,901 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Blanca Potato LLC in Blanca, CO is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#48,901
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Van Groningen & Sons, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Van Groningen & Sons, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$6,265 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Van Groningen & Sons, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPINEAE GREENHOUSES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FALKNER FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2YODER FAMILY FARM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BASF AGRICULTURAL SO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CHAPMAN'S GREENHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29TROUT CREEK FARM MAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SAKUMA BROTHERS PROC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DABCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNITED AG LABOR SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0STUART OLSON FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TREMAINE FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RUIBAL'S PLANTS OF T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EDWARDS ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9EZEQUIEL SALAZAR SAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JLG HARVESTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ERICKSON FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BORTON & SONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2THOMPSON'S PEARL VAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8JR SMITH LOGGING COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Van Groningen & Sons…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Van Groningen & Sons, INC. has 3 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.

Van Groningen & Sons, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Van Groningen & Sons, INC. sits at penalty rank #818 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($6,265 assessed).

How Van Groningen & Sons, INC. Compares

Van Groningen & Sons, INC.'s 1.33 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 moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-08-16

Last Inspection

2022-09-09

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,088

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $2,088 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$11,140

Current Penalty Amount

$6,265

Penalty Reduction

43.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,875 from the initial assessment of $11,140. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Van Groningen & Sons, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 4 2.4
Total Penalty $6,265 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,088 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Van Groningen & Sons, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,265 here).

Rollin J Farms $6,240 TX Southern Valley Fruit & Vegetable, INC. $6,236 GA Norton Creek Farms, INC. $6,300 NC Sugarcane Harvesting, INC. $6,230 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pineae Greenhouses, INC. 3 insp. Ogden, UT Falkner Farms, LLC 3 insp. Myakka City, FL Yoder Family Farm 3 insp. Clare, MI Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC 3 insp. Bapchule, AZ

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

J. S. West Milling Company
Hilmar, CA
2 inspections $6,270
T.M. Duché Nut CO., INC.
Orland, CA
2 inspections $6,270
Grimmway Enterprises, INC.
Shafter, CA
2 inspections $6,275
Blanca Potato LLC
Blanca, CO
0 inspections $0
Cisneros Ag
Lindsay, CA
2 inspections $6,285

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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 Van Groningen & Sons, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Van Groningen & Sons, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 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 Van Groningen & Sons, INC. have? ▼
Van Groningen & Sons, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,265.
How many OSHA inspections has Van Groningen & Sons, INC. had? ▼
Van Groningen & Sons, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-16 and the most recent on 2022-09-09. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Van Groningen & Sons, INC.? ▼
Van Groningen & Sons, INC. has been assessed $6,265 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,140 (a 43.8% reduction).
Does Van Groningen & Sons, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Van Groningen & Sons, INC. 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 Van Groningen & Sons, INC. operate in? ▼
Van Groningen & Sons, 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.
Where does Van Groningen & Sons, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Van Groningen & Sons, INC. ranks #48,901 (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 Van Groningen & Sons, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Van Groningen & Sons, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,265 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Blanca Potato LLC in Blanca, CO 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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