GARCIA FARMING & HARVESTING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GARCIA FARMING & HARVESTING, INC. — a other vegetable (except potato) and melon farming facility located at COUNTY 18 AND AVENUE D ROAD, SOMERTON, AZ 85349 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-04-03.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 5.2 per 100 full-time workers — 93% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 20.1 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,250.00 is 80% above the national average of $2,920.96 for facilities in the Agriculture sector (NAICS 111219). This sector encompasses 23,483 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $68.6M.
State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 18, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 22, 2007. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $5,250.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $5,250 penalty is higher than 77% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 111219 industry in AZ. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,869.
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What OSHA violations was GARCIA FARMING & HARVESTING, INC. cited for?
GARCIA FARMING & HARVESTING, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,250.00. The inspection opened on 2007-04-03.
How much was GARCIA FARMING & HARVESTING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $5,250.00 against GARCIA FARMING & HARVESTING, INC. in SOMERTON, AZ. Average per citation: $5,250.00.
Is GARCIA FARMING & HARVESTING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GARCIA FARMING & HARVESTING, INC. has a risk score of 1 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming facilities is $2,920.96. This facility penalty of $5,250.00 is above the industry average.