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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KERN HARVESTING, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $1K |
| JDY Transportation | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Cream of the Crop Ag Service, Inc | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| WENDY'S OF THE PACIFIC, INC. | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $1K |
| R & L CONTRACTING, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $935 |
| CONDUENT COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $935 |
| BURTCH TRUCKING INC. | Construction | 2 | $900 |
| LOS ARBOLES HARVESTING, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $885 |
| GARZA INC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $860 |
| BROCK'S TRAILERS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $855 |
| BAKERSFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Educational Services | 2 | $840 |
| IN-SHAPE SOLUTIONS, LLC | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 3 | $835 |
| PAVLETICH ELECTRIC & COMMUNICATIONS INC. | Construction | 2 | $810 |
| THE SEQUOIA SANDWICH COMPANY, LLC | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $800 |
| RMT CONTRACTING, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 4 | $795 |
| PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION & FRAMING, LLC | Construction | 2 | $785 |
| FREEDOM AG, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $775 |
| M.A. MEDINA FARM LABOR SERVICES, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $760 |
| DONALD VALPREDO FARMS | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $750 |
| COUNTRY SWEET PRODUCE, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $745 |
| GARZA, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 4 | $685 |
| GENERAL TREE SERVICE, INC. | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $685 |
| CTCI AMERICAS, INC. | Manufacturing | 5 | $680 |
| M&M LABOR SERVICES | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $675 |
| KEY ENERGY SERVICES, LLC | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $675 |
| ILLUME AGRICULTURE, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $620 |
| WINDSOR BAKERSFIELD HEALTHCARE, LLC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $560 |
| MAIER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $525 |
| CHRISCO BITS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $525 |
| WHITE FOREST NURSERY, INC. | Retail Trade | 2 | $500 |
| VALLEY AG ENTERPRISE, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $488 |
| MAPLE DAIRY, L.P. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $485 |
| BIDART BROS. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $465 |
| PRO SAFETY & RESCUE, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $460 |
| ROBBY'S NURSERY & CALICO GARDENS INC. | Retail Trade | 2 | $425 |
| CHAVOLLA FLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $375 |
| KERN PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Construction | 4 | $340 |
| CAL MAT CO DBA VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $300 |
| GREENVIEW FARMING, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $280 |
| UPS | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $210 |
| SUNRIDGE NURSERIES, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $200 |
| ED JOHNSTON CONSTRUCTION INC. | Construction | 2 | $195 |
| KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT | Public Administration | 3 | $185 |
| CALMAT CO | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 10 | $185 |
| HO SAI GAI FARMS INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $170 |
| CREAM OF THE CROP AG SERVICE, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| EDISON SAND COMPANY | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 11 | $100 |
| VINTAGE BOATWORKS | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| SILVERADO CONTRACTORS INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| S D DEACON CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA | Construction | 2 | $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.
