This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Ariel Mushroom Farm Safety Record

Watsonville, CA · Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 09/14/2006

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Ariel Mushroom Farm in Watsonville, California has 16 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 4 classified as serious and $15,740 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1996 to 2006.

Ariel Mushroom Farm, located in Watsonville, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 16 violations on file, 4 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $15,740.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

16 Violations
3 Inspections
4 Serious
$15,740 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
12 ($1,320)
Serious?
4 ($14,420)
OSHA initially proposed $37,355 in penalties for Ariel Mushroom Farm, later reduced to $15,740 — a 58% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
.1592 OSHA Standard
2 citations $150
3664. B OSHA Standard
1 citation $135
3661. C OSHA Standard
1 citation $205
3661. A OSHA Standard
1 citation $135
3366. E OSHA Standard
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/14/2006 Accident? Watsonville, CA 8 $14,720
03/10/2003 Complaint? Watsonville, CA 6 $680
10/08/1996 Complaint? Watsonville, CA 2 $340

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