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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · King City, CA

Western Harvesting, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western Harvesting, LLC. has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty60% serious
$33,535
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#8,976
of 100,495 penalized employers

Western Harvesting, LLC. in King City, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $33,535. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Western Harvesting, LLC. 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 3 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, Mostvino in Elgin, AZ is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
91%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Western Harvesting, LLC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Western Harvesting, LLC. runs far above peers (9.8x 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

$33,535 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Western Harvesting, LLC.

The federal enforcement record for Western Harvesting, LLC. in King City, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (60.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $33,535 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $33,535 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $16,768. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,429 per employer, this record runs far above peers (9.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2019-05-21 to 2025-05-30, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-05-21

Last Inspection

2025-05-30

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,768

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,541

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $16,768 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,541.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$33,535

Current Penalty Amount

$33,535

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Western Harvesting, LLC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 6,046 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western Harvesting, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.3
Violations 5 2.3
Total Penalty $33,535 $3,429
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,768 $2,541
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Harvesting, LLC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western Harvesting, LLC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Western Harvesting, LLC. have? ▼
Western Harvesting, LLC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,535.
How many OSHA inspections has Western Harvesting, LLC. had? ▼
Western Harvesting, LLC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-21 and the most recent on 2025-05-30. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western Harvesting, LLC.? ▼
Western Harvesting, LLC. has been assessed $33,535 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Western Harvesting, LLC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Western Harvesting, LLC. has 3 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 Western Harvesting, LLC. operate in? ▼
Western Harvesting, LLC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115113). This industry has 6,046 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,157 total OSHA inspections and $20.73M in cumulative penalties.
How does Western Harvesting, LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western Harvesting, LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $33,535 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,429 per employer (9.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.3 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mostvino in Elgin, AZ is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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