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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Shafter, CA

Bidart Cold Storage INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bidart Cold Storage INC. ranks #69,351 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$2,855
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,351
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bidart Cold Storage INC. in Shafter, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,855. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bidart Cold Storage INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,351 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Taylor United INC Samish Farm in Bow, WA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,860 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#69,351
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bidart Cold Storage INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bidart Cold Storage INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,855 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Bidart Cold Storage INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTIMBUK FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FRONTIER AG INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CURTIS LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BANNER FOREST RESOUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COOPER FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COLUMBIA FEEDERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MOUNTAIN LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RAY HARLAN LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MOLESWORTH FAMILY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RUSSO FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DAKIN DAIRY FARMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9317729345 - HOPKES L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1I S MANAGEMENT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MENDENHALL TIMBER, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DON WEIPPERT ORCHARDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DUPLIN FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LOTUS FRUIT PACKING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5R&R KING LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BARTH CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DAVE HARMON LOGGING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Bidart Cold Storage …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Bidart Cold Storage INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Bidart Cold Storage INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Bidart Cold Storage INC. sits at penalty rank #1,181 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($2,855 assessed).

How Bidart Cold Storage INC. Compares

Bidart Cold Storage INC.'s 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-11-01

Last Inspection

2023-05-02

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,428

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,428 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$12,715

Current Penalty Amount

$2,855

Penalty Reduction

77.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,860 from the initial assessment of $12,715. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Bidart Cold Storage INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bidart Cold Storage INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 8 2.4
Total Penalty $2,855 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,428 $2,537
View all 5,988 employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting →

Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bidart Cold Storage INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,855 here).

Whitby Ag Enterprises LLC $2,850 WA Taylor United INC Samish Farm $2,860 WA Needville Gin Company $2,880 TX Larry Jefts Farm, LLC $2,814 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Timbuk Farms, INC. 2 insp. Granville, OH Frontier Ag INC. 2 insp. Bird City, KS Curtis Logging 2 insp. Mooresville, NC Banner Forest Resources, P.C. 2 insp. Burnsville, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gwinn Citrus, Inc. - FLC
Lake Wales, FL
0 inspections $0
Atlantic Blueberry Co.
Hammonton, NJ
0 inspections $0
Whitby Ag Enterprises LLC
Moses Lake, WA
4 inspections $2,850
Cantu Harvesting
Edinburg, TX
0 inspections $0
Taylor United INC Samish Farm
Bow, WA
2 inspections $2,860

Compare Bidart Cold Storage INC. vs Gwinn Citrus, Inc. - FLC side-by-side →

What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bidart Cold Storage INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bidart Cold Storage INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bidart Cold Storage INC. have? ▼
Bidart Cold Storage INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,855.
How many OSHA inspections has Bidart Cold Storage INC. had? ▼
Bidart Cold Storage INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-11-01 and the most recent on 2023-05-02. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bidart Cold Storage INC.? ▼
Bidart Cold Storage INC. has been assessed $2,855 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,715 (a 77.5% reduction).
Does Bidart Cold Storage INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bidart Cold Storage INC. has 2 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Bidart Cold Storage INC. operate in? ▼
Bidart Cold Storage INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115114). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bidart Cold Storage INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bidart Cold Storage INC. ranks #69,351 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Bidart Cold Storage INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bidart Cold Storage INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,855 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Taylor United INC Samish Farm in Bow, WA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $2,860 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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