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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELLAIRE OIL COMPANY | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $23K |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION | Retail Trade | 2 | $23K |
| GIUMARRA VINEYARDS CORPORATION | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 10 | $22K |
| Montemayor Sheep Shearing | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| MIDSTATE SHEETMETAL, INC. | Construction | 3 | $22K |
| Bakersfield Family Medical Center | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| TIGER TANKS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $21K |
| QUALITY GRAIN CO., INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $21K |
| PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY DBA AT&T CORP. | Information | 2 | $21K |
| SECURITY PAVING INC | Construction | 2 | $21K |
| GRIMMWAY ENTERPRISES INC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $21K |
| Joe F. Echenique | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| MACPHERSON OIL COMPANY LLC | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $20K |
| Hydrex Pest Control Co. | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| DREYER'S GRAND ICE CREAM | Manufacturing | 2 | $18K |
| PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION AND FRAMING LLC | Construction | 2 | $18K |
| ALTAMIRA LABOR SERVICE, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $18K |
| LEHR BROTHERS, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $17K |
| ROSAS CORPORATION | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $17K |
| B & B SURPLUS, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | $16K |
| DIGNITY HEALTH | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $16K |
| ANGELICA MONIQUE RAMIREZ DBA AMR CONTRACTING | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $16K |
| Noriega Restaurant & Hotel | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| SUNVIEW VINEYARDS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 6 | $15K |
| HOME DEPOT U.S.A., INC. | Retail Trade | 2 | $15K |
| S. C. ANDERSON INC. | Construction | 2 | $14K |
| LANGER FARMS, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $14K |
| Tacos Las Salsas | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| ASPHALT DR., LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $13K |
| Premier Insurance Services, Inc. | Finance & Insurance | 0 | $0 |
| TRICOR REFINING LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | $13K |
| NEW CARROT FARMS, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $12K |
| CLEVELAND WRECKING COMPANY | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| GARCIA ROOFING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| SUN PACIFIC SHIPPERS, L.P. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 4 | $12K |
| GRIMMWAY ENTERPRISES, INC. | Manufacturing | 5 | $11K |
| Tacho Farm Labor Contract | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| VANDEN BERGE DAIRY | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $11K |
| WEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | Construction | 4 | $11K |
| CORE CONTRACTING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $11K |
| THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN | Information | 2 | $11K |
| SECURITY PAVING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $11K |
| Chinatown Buffet | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| SIERRA CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $11K |
| JOSE JESUS ALDACO | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $10K |
| DV CUSTOM FARMING, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 4 | $10K |
| Bakersfield Hardwood, Inc. | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| RLH Fire Protection | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| JESUS H TORRES FLC INC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $10K |
| GRANT CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $10K |
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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