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Wholesale Trade · Soledad, CA

Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. has a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 7 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty45% serious
$68,110
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#3,201
of 100,495 penalized employers

Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. in Soledad, 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: $68,110. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. 7 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, El Club Mexicano in Asheboro, NC is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
45.5%
of violations were serious
97%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. runs far above peers (7.5x 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

$68,110 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($68,110) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $68,110 $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 Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. in Soledad, CA includes 7 OSHA inspections and 11 violations, translating to 1.57 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (45.5%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $108,100 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $68,110 - a 37.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $9,730. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs far above peers (7.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-08-13 to 2020-06-13, a window of roughly 10 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2010-08-13

Last Inspection

2020-06-13

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,730

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 7 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $9,730 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

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

$108,100

Current Penalty Amount

$68,110

Penalty Reduction

37.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $39,990 from the initial assessment of $108,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 1.9
Violations 11 5.4
Total Penalty $68,110 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,730 $4,678
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dole Fresh Vegetables, 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 Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. have? ▼
Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $68,110.
How many OSHA inspections has Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. had? ▼
Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-13 and the most recent on 2020-06-13. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC.? ▼
Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. has been assessed $68,110 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $108,100 (a 37.0% reduction).
Does Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dole Fresh Vegetables, 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 Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. operate in? ▼
Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424480). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $68,110 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (7.5x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, El Club Mexicano in Asheboro, NC is a similar wholesale trade 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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