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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAL CENTRAL HARVESTING, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $10K |
| CENTRE FOR NEURO SKILLS | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $9K |
| DAVITA HEALTHCARE | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $9K |
| D.M. CAMP & SONS | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $9K |
| A&B Harvesting, Inc. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| HOFFMAN STEEL STRUCTURES INC. | Construction | 2 | $9K |
| USPS | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| SOCIAL VOCATIONAL SERVICES, INC. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $8K |
| TUMBLIN COMPANY | Construction | 3 | $8K |
| E. E. HALL, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $8K |
| KERN MEDICAL CENTER | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 4 | $8K |
| LAKEVIEW FARMS | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $8K |
| Omni Family Health, Inc. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| BAKERSFIELD ARC, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | $2K |
| R & L RECYCLING LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | $655 |
| ESPARZA ENTERPRISES INC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $7K |
| HALL AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $7K |
| BIANCA GUADALUPE RAMONA LENCIONI DBA LENCIONI AG | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $7K |
| NATIONAL STORES, INC. | Retail Trade | 3 | $7K |
| VINCENT B. ZANINOVICH & SONS, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $7K |
| Tacos La Villa Mexican Grill | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| JKB STAFFING, LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $6K |
| OG Recycling - Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA | Wholesale Trade | 0 | $0 |
| APLUS CONSTRUCTORS, INC. | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| GOLDEN LABOR SERVICES, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $6K |
| STEVE MURRAY DBA MURRAY FAMILY FARMS | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $6K |
| BAKERSFIELD RENEWABLE FUELS, LLC | Manufacturing | 6 | $6K |
| C & J Recycling - Stockdale | Wholesale Trade | 0 | $0 |
| BELONAVE RANCH, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $6K |
| CHARLES EVLETH CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| PRATHER DRYWALL & PLASTERING INC. | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| PHILIP PATRICK BARRENECHE | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| MID CAL LABOR SOLUTIONS, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $5K |
| VIGNOLO FARMS, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $5K |
| COLOMBO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | Construction | 3 | $5K |
| CHI Employee Benefit Company | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| GOLDEN EMPIRE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INC. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $5K |
| DURAN CONTRACTING, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $5K |
| E & A TIRES RECYCLING | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $5K |
| THOMAS GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| Golden State Mall | Real Estate & Rental | 0 | $0 |
| Chriso's Tree Trimming | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| Gabriel M. Gallardo | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| CVE CONTRACTING GROUP, INC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| 3 BRAND CATTLE COMPANY | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $4K |
| Cream of the Crop Ag Services, Inc. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| DAVIDSON ENTERPRISES, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| LA LABOR SERVICES CORPORATION | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $4K |
| Sturgeon Services International | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Jack in the box | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
