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.
In the most recent federal enforcement data, Bakersfield, CA has 297 employers tracked by OSHA with 688 total inspections and $2.9M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Bakersfield
Workplace safety enforcement records in Bakersfield, CA span 297 employers and 688 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.3 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 1,242 violations, a rate of 1.81 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 6.8% of the citywide total. The 1,242 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 297 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. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 16 | 40 | $202K |
| 2 | Kern Oil & Refining CO. Manufacturing | 11 | 62 | $194K |
| 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 | San Joaquin Refining CO., INC. Manufacturing | 4 | 17 | $107K |
| 7 | Mmi Services, INC. Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | 10 | $96K |
| 8 | Harmony Springs Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | Sweaney, INC. Construction | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | Universal Welding and Construction, Inc Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Bakersfield, CA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Farms Family Limited Partnership | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $0 |
| Wallace & Smith Contractors | Construction | 7 | $0 |
| Chevron U.S.a. INC. | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 5 | $0 |
| Unknown Employer | Construction | 7 | $0 |
| Eagle Labor Contracting, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| Target Corporation | Retail Trade | 3 | $0 |
| Unknown | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| CA Transportation District 6 | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| CA Army National Guard - FMS #12 | Other Services | 2 | $0 |
| Randstad US, LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| Torres Farm Labor Contractor | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| Jaguar Farm Labor Contracting, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| Bakersfield Renewable Fuels | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| Murray Family Farms INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| Randstad North America, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| Varsity Produce Sales, INC. | Retail Trade | 2 | $0 |
| Pacific Bell Telephone Company | Information | 2 | $0 |
| Tasteful Selections LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| Continental Labor Resources, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| Arb, INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| Kern County Hospital Authority | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| Nickel Family LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| J.G. Boswell Company | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| Crestwood Behavioral Health, INC. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| Landscape Development, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| Nunez Ag, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| Mid Cal Labor Solutions INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| Angelica Monique Ramirez | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| United Ag Personnel Management, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| Ana Lia Medina DBA Eas Farm Labor | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 4 | $0 |
| Empire Farm Labor Contracting, INC. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 7 | $0 |
| Karcher Environmental, INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| WM Bolthouse Farms, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| Bureau of Land Management - Bakersfield Field Office | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| Silverado Contractors INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| Pipe Jacking Unlimited INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| Tri-Fanucchi Farms, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 3 | $0 |
| E a Shields INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| Pacific Gas & Electric CO | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| Vintage Boatworks | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| Garza Contracting | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $0 |
| Shames Construction Company LTD | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| S D Deacon Corporation of California | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| Ayala Boring INC | Construction | 9 | $0 |
| Turning Point of Central CA | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| CNSB INC DBA Allstate Boring | 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
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Verify against the primary sources: OSHA Establishment Search · DOL Wage & Hour Division