Taft, 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, Taft, CA has 9 employers tracked by OSHA with 19 total inspections and $40K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Taft
Workplace safety enforcement records in Taft, CA span 9 employers and 19 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.1 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 22 violations — a rate of 1.16 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $40K, averaging $4K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Farmer Vacuum Service alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 22 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 Taft typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 9 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 Taft
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmer Vacuum Service Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | Management & Training Corporation Management of Companies | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORPORATION Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | 2 | $18K |
| 4 | OIL DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 7 | 8 | $9K |
| 5 | TALLEY OIL INC Manufacturing | 2 | 2 | $9K |
| 6 | MTC Public Administration | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | OIL DRI CORP OF AMERICA DBA TAFT PRODUCTION CO Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | 3 | $2K |
| 8 | WASTEQUIP MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC Manufacturing | 2 | 2 | $1K |
| 9 | TAFT MANUFACTURING COMPANY Manufacturing | 2 | 5 | $750 |
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All Employers in Taft, CA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer Vacuum Service | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Management & Training Corporation | Management of Companies | 0 | $0 |
| CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORPORATION | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | $18K |
| OIL DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 7 | $9K |
| TALLEY OIL INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $9K |
| MTC | Public Administration | 0 | $0 |
| OIL DRI CORP OF AMERICA DBA TAFT PRODUCTION CO | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | $2K |
| WASTEQUIP MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $1K |
| TAFT MANUFACTURING COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $750 |
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.
