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Administrative & Waste Services · Bakersfield, CA

Bolles Nursery

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bolles Nursery has a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,240
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#67,169
of 100,495 penalized employers

Bolles Nursery in Bakersfield, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,240. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bolles Nursery 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pioneer Protective Services in Springfield, MO is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
33%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Bolles Nursery compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bolles Nursery sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$3,240 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Bolles Nursery

The federal enforcement record for Bolles Nursery in Bakersfield, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 13 violations, translating to 6.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $3,240 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,240 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,620. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-06-12 to 2017-12-21, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-06-12

Last Inspection

2017-12-21

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,620

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,191

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $1,620 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,191.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$3,240

Current Penalty Amount

$3,240

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Bolles Nursery compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bolles Nursery Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 13 2.7
Total Penalty $3,240 $3,722
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,620 $3,191
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bolles Nursery safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bolles Nursery's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bolles Nursery have? ▼
Bolles Nursery has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,240.
How many OSHA inspections has Bolles Nursery had? ▼
Bolles Nursery has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-12 and the most recent on 2017-12-21. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bolles Nursery? ▼
Bolles Nursery has been assessed $3,240 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Bolles Nursery operate in? ▼
Bolles Nursery operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561730). This industry has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,048 total OSHA inspections and $48.01M in cumulative penalties.
How does Bolles Nursery's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bolles Nursery's total OSHA penalty of $3,240 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pioneer Protective Services in Springfield, MO is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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