Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has TAYLOR FARMS CALIFORNIA, INC. had?

Accepted Answer

TAYLOR FARMS CALIFORNIA, INC. has been inspected 15 times by OSHA between Apr 30, 2008 and Mar 23, 2026, with 60 violations and $161,215 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What OSHA standards apply to Agriculture employers?

Accepted Answer

Agricultural operations are subject to specific OSHA standards under 29 CFR 1928 as well as applicable General Industry standards. Common areas of enforcement include tractor rollover protection (1928.51), field sanitation (1928.110), temporary labor camp requirements, and hazard communication for pesticides and chemicals. Farm operations with 10 or fewer employees are partially exempt from certain OSHA recordkeeping requirements.

Question 3

How does California's OSHA program differ from federal OSHA?

Accepted Answer

California operates Cal/OSHA (the Division of Occupational Safety and Health), an OSHA-approved state plan that covers both private and public sector workers. Cal/OSHA standards must be at least as effective as federal standards, and in many cases California has adopted more protective requirements. Cal/OSHA conducts its own inspections and sets its own penalty amounts, which may differ from federal OSHA.

Question 4

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

Question 5

What is an Other-than-Serious violation?

Accepted Answer

An Other-than-Serious violation is cited when a hazard exists that could cause injury or illness but would not likely result in death or serious physical harm. These violations carry a maximum penalty of $16,550 per violation for 2025, though penalties are discretionary and may be reduced to zero. Common examples include recordkeeping deficiencies and posting requirements.

Question 6

What do high OSHA penalty amounts indicate?

Accepted Answer

Higher penalty amounts typically result from Willful or Repeat violations, which carry maximums of $165,514 per violation (2025). Large penalty totals can also result from multiple Serious violations cited during a single inspection. Penalty amounts reflect OSHA's assessment of the severity and nature of the hazards found, not necessarily the overall safety culture of the employer. Employers may contest penalties through informal conference or formal proceedings.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
5189Process Safety Management of Acutely Hazardous Materials	5	$7,800
3328(B)	4	$2,985
3203(A)	2	$2,135
3314The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout	2	$18,000
5189(N)	2	$1,050
3272(C)	2	$1,850
3241(C)	1	$800
3213(B)	1	$675
2473.2	1	$0
3272(E)	1	$800

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#348826041	Mar 23, 2026	Complaint	Partial	0	$0
#348391293	Jul 22, 2025	Complaint	Partial	0	$0
#347458341	May 2, 2024	Complaint	Partial	11	$41,970
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