METZER FARMS, INC.
26000 OLD STAGE ROAD, GONZALES, CA 93926 · NAICS 112340
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Inspection records
Jun 24, 2020#344803952Jun 24, 2020Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#344803952$8,0607 viol.7 violations$8,060 in penalties
Inspection #344803952
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 24, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 16, 2020
- Contested
- Nov 16, 2020
- Final Order
- Jun 4, 2021
- Closed
- Mar 1, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 39
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30,385
- Penalties on Record
- $8,060
- Site Address
- 26000 Old Stage Road, Gonzales, CA 93926
- Industry
- 112340
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2340.2 Examination, Installation, and Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 23400002 B | Other | 2 | 5 | $205 | $150 | Nov 20, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | Jun 4, 2021 |
| 01004 | 3366(D) Washing Facilities | Other | 2 | 8 | $275 | $200 | Nov 20, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | Jun 4, 2021 |
| 01005 | 5194(F)(6) Hazard Communication | Other | 4 | 1 | $205 | $150 | Nov 20, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | Jun 4, 2021 |
| 02001 | 4070(A) Guarding | Serious | 2 | 5 | $4,950 | $1,800 | Oct 28, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | Jun 4, 2021 |
| 03001 | 4075(A) Gears and Sprockets | Serious | 2 | 4 | $4,950 | $1,800 | Oct 28, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | Jun 4, 2021 |
| 04001 | 5162(A) Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment | Serious | 3 | 7 | $9,900 | $3,600 | Oct 28, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | Jun 4, 2021 |
| 05001 | 5162(B) Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment | Serious | 3 | 7 | $9,900 | $360 | Oct 28, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | Jun 4, 2021 |
Jun 22, 2016#341574929Jun 22, 2016Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#341574929$3,4757 viol.7 violations$3,475 in penalties
Inspection #341574929
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 18, 2016
- Contested
- Jan 9, 2017
- Final Order
- Feb 6, 2017
- Closed
- Feb 10, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 19
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,825
- Penalties on Record
- $3,475
- Site Address
- 26000 Old Stage Rd, Gonzales, CA 93926
- Industry
- 112340
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4300.1 Table Saws - Manual Feed (Class B) OSHA citation code: 43000001 A02 | Other | 1 | 19 | $225 | $225 | Nov 23, 2016 | - | Dec 8, 2016 |
| 01002 | 2340.16 Work Space About Electric Equipment OSHA citation code: 23400016 C | Other | 1 | 1 | $110 | $110 | Nov 23, 2016 | - | Dec 8, 2016 |
| 01003 | 2500.8 Uses Not Permitted OSHA citation code: 25000008 A01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $110 | $110 | Nov 23, 2016 | - | Dec 8, 2016 |
| 01004 | 2500.8 Uses Not Permitted OSHA citation code: 25000008 A03 | Other | 1 | 2 | $110 | $110 | Nov 23, 2016 | - | Dec 8, 2016 |
| 01005 | 3328(D) Machinery and Equipment | Other | 1 | 1 | $110 | $110 | Nov 23, 2016 | - | Dec 8, 2016 |
| 01006 | 4650(E) Storage, Handling, and Use of Cylinders | Other | 1 | 1 | $110 | $110 | Nov 23, 2016 | - | Dec 8, 2016 |
| 02001 | 3577(B) Protection Devices | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,050 | $2,700 | Oct 31, 2016 | Jan 9, 2017 | Feb 6, 2017 |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
2 inspections, 2016 to 2020. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Animal Production and Aquaculture, 4,036 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: poultry and egg production reported 4.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 6.9%; NAICS 1123 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. BLS note: Excludes farms with fewer than 11 employees. Source