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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYALA BORING INC | Construction | 9 | $0 |
| EMPIRE FARM LABOR CONTRACTING, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 7 | $0 |
| SHAMES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| PIPE JACKING UNLIMITED INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| WALLACE & SMITH CONTRACTORS | Construction | 6 | $0 |
| TURNING POINT OF CENTRAL CA | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| CNSB INC DBA ALLSTATE BORING | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| NICKEL FAMILY LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| TRI-FANUCCHI FARMS, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $0 |
| PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| E A SHIELDS INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| NUNEZ AG, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| UNITED AG PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| CRESTWOOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| VARSITY PRODUCE SALES, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $0 |
| UNKNOWN | Utilities | 2 | $0 |
| GARZA CONTRACTING | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| J.G. BOSWELL COMPANY | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| KERN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $0 |
| UNKNOWN EMPLOYER | Construction | 6 | $0 |
| MID CAL LABOR SOLUTIONS INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| TORRES FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| ARB, INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 4 | $0 |
| CONTINENTAL LABOR RESOURCES, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| RANDSTAD NORTH AMERICA, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| ANA LIA MEDINA DBA EAS FARM LABOR | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 4 | $0 |
| KARCHER ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. | Retail Trade | 2 | $0 |
| WM BOLTHOUSE FARMS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| ANGELICA MONIQUE RAMIREZ | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| JAGUAR FARM LABOR CONTRACTING, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| RANDSTAD US, LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| TASTEFUL SELECTIONS LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| EAGLE LABOR CONTRACTING, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| TARGET CORPORATION | Retail Trade | 3 | $0 |
| BAKERSFIELD RENEWABLE FUELS | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY | Information | 2 | $0 |
| MURRAY FAMILY FARMS INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| CA TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 6 | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| CA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - FMS #12 | Other Services | 2 | $0 |
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT - BAKERSFIELD FIELD OFFICE | Public Administration | 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
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