Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Dinuba, CA

WMJ Farms, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), WMJ Farms, INC. ranks #6,909 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty38% serious
$40,405
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#6,909
of 99,447 penalized employers

WMJ Farms, INC. in Dinuba, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,405. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected WMJ Farms, INC. 6 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,909 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (4.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $12,108 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. For comparison, Crain Walnut Shelling INC. in Los Molinos, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $52,375 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
38.5%
of violations were serious
#6,909
of 99,447 penalized employers
$12,108
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (2.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $12K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($12K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How WMJ Farms, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows WMJ Farms, INC. runs far above peers (11.7x 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

$40,405 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 WMJ Farms, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0012.324.737.049.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNION HARVEST, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0MCCLESKEY MILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 42BIRDSONG CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5OREGON OYSTER FARM, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11FOOTHILL PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1DAVIDSON FARMS OF CR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8DAVID EVANS FARMING …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 47ALOUN FARM INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17HILLANDALE GETTYSBUR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14HALLIDAY ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18ORCHARD VIEW FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12REMBRANDT ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 34DAYBREAK FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24GLORY ORCHARD INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23PECO FOODS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC BOTANICALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7FRESH HARVEST, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1MERCER COUNTY PARKS …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 33MICHAEL NOONAN, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12W & L LUMBER LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5WMJ Farms, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13
WMJ Farms, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

WMJ Farms, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, WMJ Farms, INC. sits at penalty rank #93 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($40,405 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place WMJ Farms, INC. at rank #1,027 of 2,875 employers ($12,108 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $40,405 OSHA penalties plus $12,108 WHD back wages (23.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How WMJ Farms, INC. Compares

WMJ Farms, INC.'s 2.17 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 (11.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2015-07-27

Last Inspection

2021-10-07

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,734

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 6 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $6,734 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

38.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

61.5% 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

$69,085

Current Penalty Amount

$40,405

Penalty Reduction

41.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$52,513

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,680 from the initial assessment of $69,085. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$12,108
Employees Affected
11
WHD Violations
15
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,101
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$12,108

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that WMJ Farms, INC. owed $12,108 in back wages to 11 employees across 1 case and 15 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How WMJ Farms, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric WMJ Farms, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 1.4
Violations 13 2.4
Total Penalty $40,405 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,734 $2,537

Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for WMJ Farms, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,405 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

Use WMJ Farms, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare WMJ Farms, INC. against Herbrucks Poultry Ranch, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether WMJ Farms, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector
  • WMJ Farms, INC. also carries $12,108 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 WMJ Farms, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, WMJ Farms, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 6 inspections, including 5 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 WMJ Farms, INC. have?
WMJ Farms, INC. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,405.
How many OSHA inspections has WMJ Farms, INC. had?
WMJ Farms, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-27 and the most recent on 2021-10-07. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for WMJ Farms, INC.?
WMJ Farms, INC. has been assessed $40,405 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $69,085 (a 41.5% reduction). Additionally, $12,108 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does WMJ Farms, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. WMJ Farms, INC. has 5 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.
Has WMJ Farms, INC. been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against WMJ Farms, INC., resulting in $12,108 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does WMJ Farms, INC. operate in?
WMJ Farms, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115114). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if WMJ Farms, INC. owes me wages?
If you believe WMJ Farms, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $12,108 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does WMJ Farms, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, WMJ Farms, INC. ranks #6,909 (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 WMJ Farms, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
WMJ Farms, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $40,405 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (11.7x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crain Walnut Shelling INC. in Los Molinos, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $52,375 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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