Bakersfield, CA
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Bakersfield, CA has 293 employers tracked by OSHA with 667 total inspections and $2.9M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Bakersfield
Workplace safety enforcement records in Bakersfield, CA span 293 employers and 667 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.3 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 1,221 violations — a rate of 1.83 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $2.9M, averaging $10K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: WM. BOLTHOUSE FARMS, INC. alone accounts for $202K in current OSHA penalties, representing 7.0% of the citywide total. The 1,221 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Bakersfield typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 293 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Bakersfield
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WM. BOLTHOUSE FARMS, INC. Manufacturing | 16 | 40 | $202K |
| 2 | KERN OIL & REFINING CO. Manufacturing | 11 | 62 | $195K |
| 3 | RUBEN'S PIPELINE, INC. Construction | 3 | 10 | $162K |
| 4 | California Harvesters Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | Sweaney Inc. Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | MMI SERVICES, INC. Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | 10 | $96K |
| 7 | SAN JOAQUIN REFINING CO., INC. Manufacturing | 4 | 11 | $95K |
| 8 | E & B NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | 11 | $92K |
| 9 | Harmony Springs Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | Sweaney, Inc. Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Bakersfield, CA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM. BOLTHOUSE FARMS, INC. | Manufacturing | 16 | $202K |
| KERN OIL & REFINING CO. | Manufacturing | 11 | $195K |
| RUBEN'S PIPELINE, INC. | Construction | 3 | $162K |
| California Harvesters | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| Sweaney Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| MMI SERVICES, INC. | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | $96K |
| SAN JOAQUIN REFINING CO., INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $95K |
| E & B NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | $92K |
| Harmony Springs | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Sweaney, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Universal Welding and Construction, Inc | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| CWP CALIFORNIA CORP. | Other Services | 2 | $77K |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 4 | $72K |
| A-C ELECTRIC COMPANY | Construction | 2 | $67K |
| Jin Sushi | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| OIL WELL SERVICE COMPANY | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | $52K |
| JOSH GENERAL ENGINEERING INC. | Construction | 2 | $47K |
| ESPARZA ENTERPRISES, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 20 | $46K |
| VALLARTA FOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | Retail Trade | 2 | $45K |
| LUCKY HONG FARM, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $44K |
| ESPARZA ENTERPRISES, INC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $41K |
| GOLDEN EMPIRE TOWING, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $40K |
| PATRIOT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $40K |
| SUN PACIFIC FARMING COOPERATIVE, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 5 | $37K |
| BELLAIRE OIL CO. | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $37K |
| FRITO-LAY, INC. | Manufacturing | 6 | $36K |
| BLAND A/C & HEATING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $36K |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $34K |
| CALIFIA FARMS, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $34K |
| WASH DEPOT HOLDINGS, INC. | Other Services | 2 | $34K |
| DREYER'S GRAND ICE CREAM, INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $33K |
| Holder's Air Conditioning & Heating | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Sierra Spring Residential Care | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL GEYSER WATER COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $32K |
| KERN COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT | Public Administration | 1 | $4K |
| Don Perico Mexican Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| AGRO LABOR SERVICES, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 5 | $30K |
| BIDART DAIRY II, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 4 | $30K |
| KERN ENERGY | Manufacturing | 3 | $28K |
| George A. Bics Plumbing | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| JTS MODULAR, INC. | Construction | 4 | $26K |
| Construction Specialty Services, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| HARVEST KINGS LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $26K |
| KERN VINEYARDS, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $25K |
| SECURITY PAVING COMPANY, INC. | Construction | 9 | $24K |
| PACTIV LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $24K |
| KLASSEN CORPORATION | Construction | 6 | $24K |
| Broadband Integrators, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Jim's Towing | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| NESTLE DREYER'S ICE CREAM COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $23K |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
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