Valley Oak Industries Safety Record

Santa Ynez, CA · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 02/28/2018

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Valley Oak Industries in Santa Ynez, California has 12 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 8 classified as serious and $9,610 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2015 to 2018.

Valley Oak Industries in Santa Ynez, California has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Valley Oak Industries among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

8 of the 12 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. California workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

6.0 Valley Oak Industries violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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12 Violations
2 Inspections
8 Serious
$9,610 Penalties
Serious?
8 ($9,175)
Other-than-Serious?
4 ($435)
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 12 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $14,350 in penalties for Valley Oak Industries, later reduced to $9,610 — a 33% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
4300.0001 OSHA Standard
3 citations $2,425
5194.(H)( OSHA Standard
1 citation $135
5144.(C)( OSHA Standard
1 citation $75
461(.A) OSHA Standard
1 citation $150
4312. OSHA Standard
1 citation $1,350

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Valley Oak Industries in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/28/2018 Follow-Up? Santa Ynez, CA 1 $135
08/28/2015 Planned? Santa Ynez, CA 11 $9,475

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