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Manufacturing · Modesto, CA

Foster Dairy Farms

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Foster Dairy Farms has a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 8 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty34% serious
$101,555
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#1,664
of 100,495 penalized employers

Foster Dairy Farms in Modesto, CA has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $101,555. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Foster Dairy Farms 8 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 11 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 (3.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Three Brothers Laundry in Chicago, IL is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
34.4%
of violations were serious
98%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Foster Dairy Farms compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Foster Dairy Farms runs far above peers (6.6x 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

$101,555 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 ($101,555) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $101,555 $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 Foster Dairy Farms

The federal enforcement record for Foster Dairy Farms in Modesto, CA includes 8 OSHA inspections and 32 violations, translating to 4.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 11 (34.4%) 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 $129,705 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $101,555 - a 21.7% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $12,694. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs far above peers (6.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-04-05 to 2023-06-05, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2017-04-05

Last Inspection

2023-06-05

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,694

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 8 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $12,694 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

34.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

21

Other-Than-Serious

65.6% 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

$129,705

Current Penalty Amount

$101,555

Penalty Reduction

21.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,150 from the initial assessment of $129,705. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Foster Dairy Farms compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Foster Dairy Farms Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.5
Violations 32 7.8
Total Penalty $101,555 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,694 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster Dairy Farms safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Foster Dairy Farms's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 8 inspections, including 11 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 Foster Dairy Farms have? ▼
Foster Dairy Farms has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $101,555.
How many OSHA inspections has Foster Dairy Farms had? ▼
Foster Dairy Farms has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-05 and the most recent on 2023-06-05. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Foster Dairy Farms? ▼
Foster Dairy Farms has been assessed $101,555 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $129,705 (a 21.7% reduction).
Does Foster Dairy Farms have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Foster Dairy Farms has 11 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 Foster Dairy Farms operate in? ▼
Foster Dairy Farms operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311512). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Foster Dairy Farms's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Foster Dairy Farms's total OSHA penalty of $101,555 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (6.6x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Three Brothers Laundry in Chicago, IL is a similar manufacturing 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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