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

Western Harvesting, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western Harvesting, LLC. ranks #9,003 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty60% serious
$33,535
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,003
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,003 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#9,003
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 (9.7x 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 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Western Harvesting, LLC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJEROME BOWEN CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DAVEY TREE EXPERTS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE BUG COMPANY OF P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15THE ANDERSONS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SALMON RIVER WOOD, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JONES COUNTY COTTON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW LEAF MEDICINALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NICHOLAS LEE SWINSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GROWER CONSULTANT LL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALASKASENSE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUGAR FARMS CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0A.L. BAXLEY AND SONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JACOBO & EKATRINIA O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SUGAR BOL FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SANTOS VELASQUEZ-VIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STORMY MOUNTAIN RANC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DOUBLE S LOG INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BENJAMIN M SYNON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HARRIS SEAFOOD DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MANDUJANO BROTHERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Western Harvesting, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Western Harvesting, LLC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Western Harvesting, LLC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Western Harvesting, LLC. ranks #128 at $33,535 current penalty.

How Western Harvesting, LLC. Compares

Western Harvesting, LLC.'s 2.50 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 far above peers (9.7x the sector average).

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

$2,537

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 $2,537.

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 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western Harvesting, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $33,535 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,768 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Western Harvesting, LLC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,535 here).

Wedgworth's INC. $33,401 FL Focus Partners LLC $33,329 MO Basf Agricultural Solutions, LLC $34,004 AZ National Food NW LLC $32,984 SD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Jerome Bowen Construction, INC. 2 insp. Rigby, ID Davey Tree Experts Company 2 insp. Tallassee, AL The Bug Company of PA, LLC 2 insp. Hellertown, PA The Andersons INC 2 insp. Laingsburg, MI

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Guate Harvesting
Lucedale, MS
0 inspections $0
Mostvino
Elgin, AZ
0 inspections $0
Planters Cotton Oil Mill
Pine Bluff, AR
1 inspections $17,000
Tycor Farms, LLC d/b/a/ Tycor Farms
Lake Park, GA
0 inspections $0
Wedgworth's INC.
Moore Haven, FL
2 inspections $33,401

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What to do with this record

Use Western Harvesting, LLC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 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 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Western Harvesting, LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Western Harvesting, LLC. ranks #9,003 (the top 10% 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 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 $3,448 per employer (9.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mostvino in Elgin, AZ 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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