Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Gilroy, CA

Western Tree Nursery, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western Tree Nursery, INC has a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty11% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$7,060
OSHA penalties: 18
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #45,501
of 100,495 penalized employers

Western Tree Nursery, INC in Gilroy, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,060. 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 Tree Nursery, INC 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper 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, Esparza Enterprises INC in Bakersfield, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,030 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection: 11.1%
of violations were serious: 55%
of penalized employers rank lower

Western Tree Nursery, …

$7,060
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting avg

$3,429

What this shows Western Tree Nursery, INC runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$7,060 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Western Tree Nursery, INC

The federal enforcement record for Western Tree Nursery, INC in Gilroy, CA includes 3 OSHA inspections and 18 violations, translating to 6.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (11.1%) 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 $9,150 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $7,060 - a 22.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,353. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,429 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-03-26 to 2023-05-17, a window of roughly 8 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-03-26

Last Inspection

2023-05-17

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,353

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,541

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $2,353 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,541.

Serious

11.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

88.9% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$9,150

Current Penalty Amount

$7,060

Penalty Reduction

22.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,090 from the initial assessment of $9,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric	Western Tree Nursery, INC	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	1.3
Violations	18	2.3
Total Penalty	$7,060	$3,429
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,353	$2,541

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Tree Nursery, INC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Western Tree Nursery, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 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 Western Tree Nursery, INC have? ▼

Western Tree Nursery, INC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,060.

How many OSHA inspections has Western Tree Nursery, INC had? ▼

Western Tree Nursery, INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-26 and the most recent on 2023-05-17. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Western Tree Nursery, INC? ▼

Western Tree Nursery, INC has been assessed $7,060 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,150 (a 22.8% reduction).

Does Western Tree Nursery, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Western Tree Nursery, 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 Western Tree Nursery, INC operate in? ▼

Western Tree Nursery, INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111421). This industry has 6,046 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,157 total OSHA inspections and $20.73M in cumulative penalties.

How does Western Tree Nursery, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Western Tree Nursery, INC's total OSHA penalty of $7,060 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,429 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.3 per employer. For a direct comparison, Esparza Enterprises INC in Bakersfield, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $7,030 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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