Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Bakersfield, CA

Lakeview Farms

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lakeview Farms ranks #42,338 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,795
OSHA penalties: 6
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #42,338
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lakeview Farms in Bakersfield, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,795. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lakeview Farms 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,338 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Four Season Farms in Kinston, NC is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $7,790 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #42,338
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Lakeview Farms

$7,795
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting avg

$3,448

What this shows Lakeview Farms runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$7,795 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Lakeview Farms.

Lakeview Farms has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Lakeview Farms in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Lakeview Farms sits at penalty rank #709 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($7,795 assessed).

How Lakeview Farms Compares

Lakeview Farms's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2022-05-19

Last Inspection

2025-02-20

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,898

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,898 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$21,120

Current Penalty Amount

$7,795

Penalty Reduction

63.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,325 from the initial assessment of $21,120. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Lakeview Farms compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Lakeview Farms	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.4
Violations	6	2.4
Total Penalty	$7,795	$3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,898	$2,537

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lakeview Farms, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,795 here).

S & R Egg Farm, INC. $7,800 WI Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. $7,800 IL Custom Orchards INC $7,800 WA Four Season Farms $7,790 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Expedition Acres LLC 2 insp. Canton, MO Thomas Colace Company 2 insp. West Deptford, NJ Mor-Agra Grain Handling, INC. 2 insp. Poplar Grove, IL Fluent Servicing, LLC 2 insp. Zolfo Springs, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

S & R Egg Farm, INC.

Whitewater, WI

5 inspections $7,800

Ludwig Dairy Products, INC.

Tyson Foods, Inc. (Monnet, MO - Tyson 2)

Monett, MO

0 inspections $0

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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 Lakeview Farms safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Lakeview Farms's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Lakeview Farms have? ▼

Lakeview Farms has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,795.

How many OSHA inspections has Lakeview Farms had? ▼

Lakeview Farms has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-05-19 and the most recent on 2025-02-20. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Lakeview Farms? ▼

Lakeview Farms has been assessed $7,795 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,120 (a 63.1% reduction).

Does Lakeview Farms have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Lakeview Farms has 4 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 Lakeview Farms operate in? ▼

Lakeview Farms operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112120). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Lakeview Farms rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lakeview Farms ranks #42,338 (the upper half 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 Lakeview Farms's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Lakeview Farms's total OSHA penalty of $7,795 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Four Season Farms in Kinston, NC is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $7,790 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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