THE SUN VALLEY GROUP is a nursery and tree production employer in ARCATA, CA. Federal records show 11 OSHA inspections with 24 violations and $81,450 in penalties. 2 Wage & Hour Division enforcement cases on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

THE SUN VALLEY GROUP

3160 UPPER BAY RD., ARCATA, CA, 95521

111421Nursery and Tree Production

Federal Enforcement
11
OSHA inspections
24 violations
$81,450 in penalties
Violations across 3 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.
1 hospitalizations4 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
3.6
Industry Avg DART
2.2
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.
OSHA Inspections
11
OSHA Violations
24
Total Penalties
$81,450
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
24 years
Last Activity
3yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.5/yr
Violation Rate
1/yr
Violation Severity Mix
25% serious$3,394 avg per violation$7,405 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHAWHDNLRB$81,450 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
3
Accident
4
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 64% of inspections
Recidivism: 4 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

100%
Worse than most peers
vs 750 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
99%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
99%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases
10
Unfair Labor Practice
10
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

Motor Carrier Safety (FMCSA)

DOT Number
2694289
Operation Type
C
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is THE SUN VALLEY GROUP's OSHA violation history?
THE SUN VALLEY GROUP has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 24 violations and $81,450 in total penalties.
How does THE SUN VALLEY GROUP's safety record compare to its industry?
THE SUN VALLEY GROUP operates in the nursery and tree production industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.6.