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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Systems Inc | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| BOLLES NURSERY | Retail Trade | 2 | $3K |
| CITY OF BAKERSFIELD | Public Administration | 3 | $3K |
| J. TORRES CO., INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $3K |
| GRIFFITH COMPANY | Construction | 3 | $3K |
| FOUR H CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| CENTURY RUBBER COMPANY INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| San Miguel Home ICF | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| SUPERDUDES | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| PALMER TANK & CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| Control Fire Protection | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| TASTEFUL SELECTIONS | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $2K |
| ARGONAUT CALIFORNIA VENTURES, INC. | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $2K |
| M & L Truck Route Services Inc. | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| A-1 Recovery (Bakersfield) | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| BIANCA GUADALUPE RAMONA LENCIONI DBA LENCIONI AG S | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $2K |
| SAILS Bakersfield | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| RANCHO DEL MAR INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $2K |
| LENCIONI AG SERVICES | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $2K |
| HOOVER TREATED WOOD PRODUCTS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| WESTERN SKY DAIRY LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $2K |
| Alma D Best Room & Board - Alma 4 | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Valley Achievement Center / Valley Adult Serv | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Giumarra Vineyards | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| ARRIOLA FARM LABOR INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $2K |
| ROSEDALE CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| TORRES FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 6 | $2K |
| P.W. STEPHENS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $1K |
| Roadway Inn & Suites Bakersfield | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| SUN-GRO COMMODITIES, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $1K |
| SIMMONS CONSTRUCTION INC. | Construction | 3 | $1K |
| BRIAN HILL CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| SOUTHWEST CONTRACTORS | Construction | 3 | $1K |
| Clear Creek Systems Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Diaz Plastering, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Esparza Enterprises . | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| ESPARZA ENTERPRISES | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $1K |
| S. C. ANDERSON, INC. | Construction | 6 | $1K |
| TGH, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $1K |
| ESPARZA ENTERPRISES INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $1K |
| BRODIE MCCLAIN AND ALLISON MCCLAIN | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $1K |
| SUPER TACO OF BAKERSFIELD, LLC | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $1K |
| MANUEL DE JESUS MEDINA | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $1K |
| R.M.T. CONTRACTING, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 4 | $1K |
| Alma D Best Room & Board - Alma 3 | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Nicholas Home ICF | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Golden Empire Transit | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| C & J Recycling - Chester | Wholesale Trade | 0 | $0 |
| UTILITY TREE SERVICE INC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $1K |
| ENSIGN UNITED STATES DRILLING (CALIFORNIA) INC. | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $1K |
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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