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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Bakersfield, CA

Western SKY Dairy LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western SKY Dairy LLC ranks #75,779 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,080
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,779
of 99,447 penalized employers

Western SKY Dairy LLC in Bakersfield, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,080. 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 SKY Dairy LLC 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,779 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pitman Family Farms in Kingsburg, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,080 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#75,779
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Western SKY Dairy LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Western SKY Dairy LLC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$2,080 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Western SKY Dairy LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTERMAN MASSER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SYLVAN AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SANDERSON FARMS INC,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PAGEL'S PONDEROSA DA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CENTRAL OHIO FARMERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BORTNICK DAIRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DAN KING FARMS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LEO GENTRY WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HERBRUCK POULTRY RAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMOS RICH NURSERIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GUMPERT CONTRACTING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MOARK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RYGAARD LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VICENTE FARMS FIELD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PAVEL SNEGIREV & KSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DELBERT HAENER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MPM HLF CHESANING DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HEREFORD FARMER'S CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A & B PACKING PACKIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CROUSE ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Western SKY Dairy LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Western SKY Dairy LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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 SKY Dairy LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Western SKY Dairy LLC is the #1,298 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($2,080).

How Western SKY Dairy LLC Compares

Western SKY Dairy LLC's 4.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-06-03

Last Inspection

2022-01-27

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,040

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $1,040 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

9

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

$2,080

Current Penalty Amount

$2,080

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 SKY Dairy LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western SKY Dairy LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 9 2.4
Total Penalty $2,080 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,040 $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 SKY Dairy LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,080 here).

Barnhill Farms of North Carolina, INC. $2,080 NC Oregon Woods INC $2,100 OR Pacific Coast Contracting INC $2,100 OR Irish Acres Dairy LLC $2,100 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sterman Masser, INC. 2 insp. Sacramento, PA Sylvan America, INC. 2 insp. Kittanning, PA Sanderson Farms INC, Processing Division 2 insp. Bryan, TX Pagel's Ponderosa Dairy, LLC 2 insp. Kewaunee, WI

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pitman Family Farms
Kingsburg, CA
3 inspections $2,080
Barnhill Farms of North Carolina, INC.
Stokes, NC
2 inspections $2,080
Red Harvesting, Inc.
Lake Placid, FL
0 inspections $0
Maui Farmers Coop Exchange
Wailuku, HI
0 inspections $0
Fischer & Wieser
Fredericksburg, TX
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 Western SKY Dairy LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western SKY Dairy LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 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 Western SKY Dairy LLC have? ▼
Western SKY Dairy LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,080.
How many OSHA inspections has Western SKY Dairy LLC had? ▼
Western SKY Dairy LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-03 and the most recent on 2022-01-27. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western SKY Dairy LLC? ▼
Western SKY Dairy LLC has been assessed $2,080 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Western SKY Dairy LLC operate in? ▼
Western SKY Dairy LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112120). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Western SKY Dairy LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Western SKY Dairy LLC ranks #75,779 (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 Western SKY Dairy LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western SKY Dairy LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,080 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pitman Family Farms in Kingsburg, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $2,080 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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