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Manufacturing · Visalia, CA

California Dairies INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California Dairies INC. ranks #3,255 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty45% serious
$67,875
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#3,255
of 99,447 penalized employers

California Dairies INC. in Visalia, CA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $67,875. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected California Dairies INC. 7 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,255 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hasa, INC. in Saugus, CA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $67,910 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
45.5%
of violations were serious
#3,255
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How California Dairies INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows California Dairies INC. runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$67,875 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($67,875) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $67,875 $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is California Dairies INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.02.328.454.580.6106.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPOLYCHEM SERVICES, I…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 50T. MARZETTI COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20MBA BUILDING SUPPLIE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17CAMACO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9SCICAST INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13DONJON SHIPBUILDING …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 16MAHLE ENGINE COMPONE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 47GREDE WISCONSIN SUBS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 71APEX ALUMINUM DIE CA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22FUYAO GLASS ILLINOIS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9RAM FABRICATING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15SWEET CANDY CO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8OUTDOOR FURNITURE RE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 102PGA INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 30TRAILER COMPONENT MA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12OWENS CORNING INSULA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13SPECIALTY FINISHES LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7KRONOSPAN LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15FAIRMONT SIGN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 37WELLBORN FOREST PROD…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 28California Dairies I…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11
California Dairies INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

California Dairies INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, California Dairies INC. ranks #1,677 at $67,875 current penalty.

How California Dairies INC. Compares

California Dairies INC.'s 1.57 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2012-04-10

Last Inspection

2025-03-20

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,696

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $9,696 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

45.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

54.5% 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

$70,625

Current Penalty Amount

$67,875

Penalty Reduction

3.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,750 from the initial assessment of $70,625. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How California Dairies INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric California Dairies INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $67,875 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,696 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($67,875 here).

Mississippi Polymers, INC. $67,884 MS Industrial Container Serv MI LLC $67,884 MI Pinnacle Machine Works, LLC $67,852 TX Jac Products, INC. $67,944 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Polychem Services, INC. 7 insp. Chicago Heights, IL T. Marzetti Company 7 insp. Columbus, OH Mba Building Supplies, INC. 7 insp. Libertyville, IL Camaco, LLC 7 insp. Lorain, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mississippi Polymers, INC.
Corinth, MS
4 inspections $67,884
Industrial Container Serv MI LLC
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $67,884
Pinnacle Machine Works, LLC
Houston, TX
3 inspections $67,852
Hasa, INC.
Saugus, CA
4 inspections $67,910
Jac Products, INC.
Franklin, GA
7 inspections $67,944

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What to do with this record

Use California Dairies INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 California Dairies INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California Dairies INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 7 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does California Dairies INC. have? ▼
California Dairies INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $67,875.
How many OSHA inspections has California Dairies INC. had? ▼
California Dairies INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-10 and the most recent on 2025-03-20. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California Dairies INC.? ▼
California Dairies INC. has been assessed $67,875 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $70,625 (a 3.9% reduction).
Does California Dairies INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. California Dairies INC. has 5 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 California Dairies INC. operate in? ▼
California Dairies INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311514). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does California Dairies INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, California Dairies INC. ranks #3,255 (the top 5% 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 California Dairies INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California Dairies INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $67,875 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hasa, INC. in Saugus, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $67,910 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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