PlainWorker
Employers › CA

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Bakersfield, CA

Vanden Berge Dairy

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vanden Berge Dairy ranks #32,495 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty40% serious
$10,950
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#32,495
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vanden Berge Dairy in Bakersfield, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vanden Berge Dairy 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,495 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sergio Alvarado (FLC) in Pink Hill, NC is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#32,495
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 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.

Open my watchlist

How Vanden Berge Dairy compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Vanden Berge Dairy runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$10,950 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Vanden Berge Dairy.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRUE COOPERATIVE GIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ARTHUR BURNS & JACKI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15NORTHERN ORCHARD CO,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ZIRKLE FRUIT CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CHIAWANA ORCHARDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10J P J FAMILY ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MOUNT ADAMS ORCHARDS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56 M RANCH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ADELSHEIM VINEYARD LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6US DEPARTMENT OF AGR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WESTERN PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0KIZER & SON INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DON FUDGE CONTRACT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9IFA NURSERIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WYSS LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GARDEN SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NATIONAL FISH & OYST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8RODNEY D LIEPOLD & M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18Vanden Berge Dairy, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Vanden Berge Dairy has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Vanden Berge Dairy in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Vanden Berge Dairy ranks #540 at $10,950 current penalty.

How Vanden Berge Dairy Compares

Vanden Berge Dairy's 3.33 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 (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-05-02

Last Inspection

2024-07-01

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $3,650 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$20,825

Current Penalty Amount

$10,950

Penalty Reduction

47.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,875 from the initial assessment of $20,825. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

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

Metric Vanden Berge Dairy Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 10 2.4
Total Penalty $10,950 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,650 $2,537
View all 5,988 employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting →

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Vanden Berge Dairy, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,950 here).

Four Star Ag, LLP $10,925 ND Sublette Feeders $10,924 KS Samuel Fetterman and Sons Logging, LLC. $11,000 PA Ronnybrook Farm Dairy, INC. $11,000 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

True Cooperative Gin CO 3 insp. Bishop, TX Arthur Burns & Jackie Burns 3 insp. Troutdale, OR Northern Orchard CO, INC. 3 insp. Peru, NY U.S. Department of Agriculture, Aphis PPQ 3 insp. Henderson, NV

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

George Amaral Ranches, INC.
Gonzales, CA
2 inspections $10,950
Sergio Alvarado (FLC)
Pink Hill, NC
0 inspections $0
Four Star Ag, LLP
Oakes, ND
4 inspections $10,925
Sublette Feeders
Sublette, KS
2 inspections $10,924
Samuel Fetterman and Sons Logging, LLC.
Windber, PA
2 inspections $11,000

Compare Vanden Berge Dairy vs George Amaral Ranches, INC. side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Vanden Berge Dairy's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Vanden Berge Dairy against George Amaral Ranches, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Vanden Berge Dairy's inspection and penalty record is typical for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 Vanden Berge Dairy safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Vanden Berge Dairy's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 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 Vanden Berge Dairy have? ▼
Vanden Berge Dairy has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Vanden Berge Dairy had? ▼
Vanden Berge Dairy has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-02 and the most recent on 2024-07-01. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Vanden Berge Dairy? ▼
Vanden Berge Dairy has been assessed $10,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,825 (a 47.4% reduction).
Does Vanden Berge Dairy have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Vanden Berge Dairy 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 Vanden Berge Dairy operate in? ▼
Vanden Berge Dairy 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 Vanden Berge Dairy rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vanden Berge Dairy ranks #32,495 (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 Vanden Berge Dairy's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Vanden Berge Dairy's total OSHA penalty of $10,950 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sergio Alvarado (FLC) in Pink Hill, NC 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.