FRESH EXPRESS, INC. is a refrigerated warehousing and storage employer in SALINAS, CA. Federal records show 23 OSHA inspections with 30 violations and $43,460 in penalties. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

FRESH EXPRESS, INC.

901 E. BLANCO ROAD, SALINAS, CA, 93901

493120Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage

747 employees

Federal Enforcement
23
OSHA inspections
30 violations
$43,460 in penalties
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.
2 hospitalizations3 National Emphasis Program inspections4 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
3.4
Industry Avg DART
2.9
Self-Reported DART
3.6
Self-Reported TRIR
4.0
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
23
OSHA Violations
30
Total Penalties
$43,460
Trend
IMPROVING
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
No

Data Insights

History Span
28 years
Last Activity
2yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.8/yr
Violation Rate
1.1/yr
Violation Severity Mix
30% serious$1,449 avg per violation$1,890 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHANLRB$43,460 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
+0.6
Above industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
+0.7
Above industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Planned
2
Complaint
13
Accident
3
Referral
1
Follow-up
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 30% of inspections
Recidivism: 3 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

100%
Worse than most peers
vs 2,126 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
99%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
100%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases
28
Unfair Labor Practice
28
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

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Inspection History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRESH EXPRESS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
FRESH EXPRESS, INC. has 23 OSHA inspections on record with 30 violations and $43,460 in total penalties.
How does FRESH EXPRESS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
FRESH EXPRESS, INC. operates in the refrigerated warehousing and storage industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.4. FRESH EXPRESS, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 3.61 compared to an industry average of 2.9.