Wholesale Trade · Turlock, CA

Foster Farms

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Foster Farms has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

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OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections

Foster Farms in Turlock, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 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 Foster Farms 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Alter Trading Corporation in Milwaukee, WI is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
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What the Data Says About Foster Farms

The federal enforcement record for Foster Farms in Turlock, CA shows 2 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Foster Farms to date. The Wholesale Trade sector average runs $9,023 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2014-12-19 to 2015-07-30, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-12-19

Last Inspection

2015-07-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Foster Farms compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Foster Farms	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.9
Violations	0	5.4
Total Penalty	$0	$9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$4,678

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster Farms safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Foster Farms's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Foster Farms have? ▼

Foster Farms has 0 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 Foster Farms had? ▼

Foster Farms has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-19 and the most recent on 2015-07-30. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Foster Farms? ▼

Foster Farms has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

What industry does Foster Farms operate in? ▼

Foster Farms operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424440). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.

How does Foster Farms's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Foster Farms's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alter Trading Corporation in Milwaukee, WI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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