Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Yuma, AZ

Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 7 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

0% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections

Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. in Yuma, AZ has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. 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 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in just 2 violations, averaging 0.3 per inspection - fewer than typical. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Chavez Farm Labor Contractor INC. in Meridian, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC..

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Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

How Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. Compares

Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC.'s 0.29 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. to date. The Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average runs $3,448 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2011-12-16

Last Inspection

2020-01-08

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 7 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $0 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,537

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC., both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 7 inspections. 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 Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. have?
Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. had?
Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-16 and the most recent on 2020-01-08. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC.?
Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. operate in?
Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115115). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M 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 $0 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chavez Farm Labor Contractor INC. in Meridian, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $0 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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