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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Salinas, CA

Newstar Fresh Foods LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Newstar Fresh Foods LLC ranks #29,792 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty18% serious
$12,050
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#29,792
of 99,447 penalized employers

Newstar Fresh Foods LLC in Salinas, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Newstar Fresh Foods LLC 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,792 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Selby Honey LLC in Java, SD is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
18.2%
of violations were serious
#29,792
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 58/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Newstar Fresh Foods LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Newstar Fresh Foods LLC runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$12,050 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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

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 Newstar Fresh Foods LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGC HARVESTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2S & R EGG FARM, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6NYSDEC-CATSKILL FISH…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24IRON HORSE LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CAL-MAINE FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10J & J FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2NYSDEC S OTSELIC FIS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16SUIZA DAIRY CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16LAURANCE BROTHERS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5USDA, NATURAL RESOUR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4CRYSTAL VIEW RASPBER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3FLURESH LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22THOMSEN ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PLANTERS GIN COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16DAVID R MAIER & SUSA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19PINE CREEK LOGGING, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10RADER FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5LANDMARK SERVICES CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1REHBEL INDUSTRIES IN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13Red Sun Farms, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4Newstar Fresh Foods …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11
Newstar Fresh Foods LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Newstar Fresh Foods LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Newstar Fresh Foods LLC is the #496 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($12,050).

How Newstar Fresh Foods LLC Compares

Newstar Fresh Foods LLC's 2.20 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 (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-04-26

Last Inspection

2014-03-27

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,410

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $2,410 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

18.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

81.8% 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

$42,100

Current Penalty Amount

$12,050

Penalty Reduction

71.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $30,050 from the initial assessment of $42,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Newstar Fresh Foods LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Newstar Fresh Foods LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.4
Violations 11 2.4
Total Penalty $12,050 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,410 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Newstar Fresh Foods LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,050 here).

Georgia Farm Services, LLC $12,000 GA Illini West INC. $12,000 IL Sunderman Feedlot LLC $12,000 NE The Andersons INC $12,000 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

GC Harvesting, INC. 5 insp. Yuma, AZ S & R Egg Farm, INC. 5 insp. Whitewater, WI Nysdec-Catskill Fish Hatchery 5 insp. Livingston Manor, NY Iron Horse Logging INC 5 insp. Mapleton, OR

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aaron's Creek Farms (VAGA Member)
Buffalo Junction, VA
0 inspections $0
Selby Honey LLC
Java, SD
0 inspections $0
Mainas Farms
Holtville, CA
2 inspections $1,650
Needville Gin Company
Needville, TX
1 inspections $2,880
Forrence Orchards
Peru, NY
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Newstar Fresh Foods LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Newstar Fresh Foods LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Newstar Fresh Foods LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 5 inspections, including 2 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 Newstar Fresh Foods LLC have? ▼
Newstar Fresh Foods LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Newstar Fresh Foods LLC had? ▼
Newstar Fresh Foods LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-26 and the most recent on 2014-03-27. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Newstar Fresh Foods LLC? ▼
Newstar Fresh Foods LLC has been assessed $12,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,100 (a 71.4% reduction).
Does Newstar Fresh Foods LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Newstar Fresh Foods LLC has 2 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 Newstar Fresh Foods LLC operate in? ▼
Newstar Fresh Foods LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115114). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Newstar Fresh Foods LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Newstar Fresh Foods LLC ranks #29,792 (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 Newstar Fresh Foods LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Newstar Fresh Foods LLC's total OSHA penalty of $12,050 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Selby Honey LLC in Java, SD 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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