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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Lemoore, CA

West Island Cotton Growers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Island Cotton Growers, INC. ranks #56,469 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$4,805
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#56,469
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Island Cotton Growers, INC. in Lemoore, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,805. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected West Island Cotton Growers, INC. 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,469 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Konos INC in Martin, MI is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,800 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#56,469
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows West Island Cotton Growers, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$4,805 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% 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 West Island Cotton Growers, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRIONA CATTLE FEEDER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AUVIL FRUIT COMPANY #2, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JEROME M ROSA & CARO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CHARLES JOHNSON DBA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29KIRKPATRICK LOGGING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0OPAL FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DOUBLE DUTCH DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NORTON CREEK FARMS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FOUR SEASONS PRODUCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RICE LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0KCK FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BEAR CREEK ORCHARDS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CHERRY VALLEY LOGGIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AUVIL FRUIT COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9K&D SAWMILL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WALTERS GARDENS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BLACK GOLD FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FOREST SERVICE, SWEE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JAMES T LESTER & LIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12West Island Cotton G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
West Island Cotton Growers, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

West Island Cotton Growers, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, West Island Cotton Growers, INC. ranks #945 at $4,805 current penalty.

How West Island Cotton Growers, INC. Compares

West Island Cotton Growers, 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-02-12

Last Inspection

2025-12-16

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,602

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,602 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$29,185

Current Penalty Amount

$4,805

Penalty Reduction

83.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,380 from the initial assessment of $29,185. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How West Island Cotton Growers, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Island Cotton Growers, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 6 2.4
Total Penalty $4,805 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,602 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Island Cotton Growers, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,805 here).

Konos INC $4,800 MI Eisele Farms INC $4,840 OR Charles Johnson DBA Johnson Sawmill $4,750 TN Wayne Farms LLC $4,750 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Friona Cattle Feeders North 3 insp. Satanta, KS Auvil Fruit Company #2 3 insp. Vantage, WA Jerome M Rosa & Carole E Rosa 3 insp. Gervais, OR Charles Johnson DBA Johnson Sawmill 3 insp. Jackson, TN

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Konos INC
Martin, MI
2 inspections $4,800
Farm Pak - Barnes Farming
Spring Hope, NC
0 inspections $0
Magana Labor Services, INC.
Piru, CA
2 inspections $4,815
Fluegge Egg Ranch 2, INC.
Escondido, CA
2 inspections $4,790
Wm. F. Puckett, Inc.
Barberville, FL
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 West Island Cotton Growers, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Island Cotton Growers, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 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 West Island Cotton Growers, INC. have? ▼
West Island Cotton Growers, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,805.
How many OSHA inspections has West Island Cotton Growers, INC. had? ▼
West Island Cotton Growers, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-12 and the most recent on 2025-12-16. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Island Cotton Growers, INC.? ▼
West Island Cotton Growers, INC. has been assessed $4,805 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,185 (a 83.5% reduction).
Does West Island Cotton Growers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Island Cotton Growers, 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 West Island Cotton Growers, INC. operate in? ▼
West Island Cotton Growers, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115111). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does West Island Cotton Growers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Island Cotton Growers, INC. ranks #56,469 (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 West Island Cotton Growers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Island Cotton Growers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,805 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Konos INC in Martin, MI is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $4,800 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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