Establishment profile
CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC.
2000 N. PLAZA DR., VISALIA, CA, 93291
Operated by California Dairies, Inc · 1 of 6 establishments
311514 — Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing
EIN 950614400
Summary
CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC. has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 16 years of recorded history, with $69,875 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 85th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 284 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and OFLC visa and labor certification (historical) records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
56% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 12 distinct standards shown · 12 citations in this view · $69,875 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5157(D)(2) | 1 | 1 | $22,500 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 |
| 3329(D) | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2025 |
| 5157(D)(4)(D) | 1 | 1 | $8,435 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 |
| 3203(A)(6) | 1 | 1 | $6,750 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2025 |
| 3383(B) | 1 | 1 | $6,750 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2025 |
| 5162(A) | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Nov 2018 | Nov 2018 |
| 3212(D)(1) | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Nov 2018 | Nov 2018 |
| 4070 A | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Sep 2009 | Sep 2009 |
| 5189(D)(3)(B) | 1 | 1 | $560 | Nov 2018 | Nov 2018 |
| 5189 F02 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Jun 2012 | Jun 2012 |
| 5157(C)(4) | 1 | 1 | $280 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 |
| 4002 A | 1 | 1 | $150 | Jun 2012 | Jun 2012 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3115 within CA. Peer group: 284 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 128 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2009 | SEVERED,AMPUTATED,BELT,FINGER,WORK RULES,MACHINE OPERATOR,CAUGHT BETWEEN,PULLEY,UNGUARDED | 1 | — | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for California Dairies, Inc, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other California Dairies, Inc locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 9 cases · 8 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32-CA-383646 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2026 | — | Open | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-375436 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-321459 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2023 | Jul 2023 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-321439 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2023 | Jul 2023 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-308177 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2022 | Sep 2025 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-RC-264441 | Representation election | Aug 2020 | Oct 2020 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-253238 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2019 | Jan 2020 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 21-CA-160257 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2015 | Mar 2016 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 32-CA-024624 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011229/4100033991/BUTTER PRINT SALTED CTN-36/1 LBcontract · Last action 2026-04-13$70,561,235
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011228/4100033986/MILK 2% MILKFAT UHT 2640 BOX-27/8 FL OZ,MILK 1% MILKFAT UHT 2640 BOX-27/8 FL OZcontract · Last action 2026-04-10$2,081,719
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 311512 - CREAMERY BUTTER MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-04-13. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-20 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2024-10-30 | Accident | 3 | 3 | $31,500 | |
| 2024-08-06 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $31,215 | |
| 2023-05-31 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2020-06-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-06-27 | Planned | 3 | — | $4,560 | |
| 2014-02-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-04-10 | Planned | 2 | — | $600 | |
| 2009-08-20 | Accident | 1 | — | $2,000 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC. is one of 6 establishments rolled up under the parent organization California Dairies, Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of California Dairies, Inc across all 6 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in dry, condensed, and evaporated dairy product manufacturing within CA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC.TIPTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- WHITE WAVE FOODSCITY OF INDUSTRY — 2 federal enforcement records
- CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC.TURLOCK — 2 federal enforcement records
- CALIFORNIA DAIRIES INC.FRESNO — 2 federal enforcement records
- LAND O' LAKES, INC.TULARE — 2 federal enforcement records
- VALLEY MILK, LLCTURLOCK — 1 federal enforcement record
- CALVA PRODUCTS, LLCACAMPO — 1 federal enforcement record
- WIN SOON INC DBA EPOCASOUTHGATE — 1 federal enforcement record
- AIRGAS USA, LLCCITY OF INDUSTRY — 1 federal enforcement record
- SANTINI FOODS, INC.SAN LORENZO — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by California Dairies, Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CALIFORNIA DAIRIES INC.ARTESIA, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC.TIPTON, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- CALIFORNIA DAIRIES INC.FRESNO, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC.TURLOCK, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- CALIFORNIA DAIRIES INCLOS BANOS, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All California Dairies, Inc locationsParent rollup
- Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in CAState-wide enforcement data
- Dry, Condensed, and in CAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup California Dairies, Inc, which operates 6 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC. has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $69,875 in total penalties.
- How does CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC. operates in the dry, condensed, and evaporated dairy product manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5. CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 5.73 compared to an industry average of 1.6.