Establishment profile
KOCHER FLOWER GROWERS
950 BRITTANY RD, ENCINITAS, CA, 92024
111421 — Nursery and Tree Production
Summary
KOCHER FLOWER GROWERS has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 29 years of recorded history, with $7,370 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 83rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 751 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 76th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KOCHER FLOWER GROWERS appears in OSHA workplace safety and WHD wage enforcement records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 1114 within CA. Peer group: 751 employers. This establishment has 7 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KOCHER FLOWER GROWERS. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for KOCHER FLOWER GROWERS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 1996 | FRACTURE,ROOF,ROPE,TIBIA,WORK RULES,EQUIPMENT FAILURE,FALL,FALL PROTECTION,CONTUSION,UNSTABLE POSITION | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; final payment may differ. 1 case · $0 in backwages · 0 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Backwages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 – Mar 2008 | Floriculture Production | — | 0 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KOCHER FLOWER GROWERS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for KOCHER FLOWER GROWERS. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for KOCHER FLOWER GROWERS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KOCHER FLOWER GROWERS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for KOCHER FLOWER GROWERS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-05 | Planned | 2 | — | $260 | |
| 1997-03-18 | Accident | 5 | 3 | $7,110 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KOCHER FLOWER GROWERS from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is KOCHER FLOWER GROWERS's OSHA violation history?
- KOCHER FLOWER GROWERS has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $7,370 in total penalties.
- How does KOCHER FLOWER GROWERS's safety record compare to its industry?
- KOCHER FLOWER GROWERS operates in the nursery and tree production industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.6.