Establishment profile
DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES
P O BOX 1759, SALINAS, CA, 93902
Operated by Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc · 1 of 19 establishments
115114 — Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning)
Summary
DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 14 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $1,200 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 6,171 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 19 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), 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
29% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 8 distinct standards shown · 8 citations in this view · $1,200 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5162 C | 1 | 1 | $375 | Jun 2006 | Jun 2006 |
| 4075 A | 1 | 1 | $375 | May 1991 | May 1991 |
| 3577 E | 1 | 1 | $150 | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
| 3578 G | 1 | 1 | $150 | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0017 A02 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
| 5142 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2000 | Aug 2000 |
| 5155 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1991 | May 1991 |
| 3203 A | 1 | 1 | — | May 1991 | May 1991 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 1151 within CA. Peer group: 6,171 employers. This establishment has 8 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
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 60 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 DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1991 | ABDOMEN,WORK RULES,LOCKOUT,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CONVEYOR,STRUCK BY,COMMUNICATION,CONTUSION | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Apr 27, 1991 | CHAIN,MAINTENANCE,AGRICULTURE,FINGER,GUARD,WORK RULES,CAUGHT BY,SPROCKET,IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 19+ years. Most recent activity: 19 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for Dole Fresh Vegetables, 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 Dole Fresh Vegetables, 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.). 20 cases · 20 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32-CA-232080 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2018 | Jan 2019 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-172443 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2016 | Apr 2016 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 31-CA-139470 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2014 | Feb 2015 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 32-CA-116810 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2013 | Jan 2014 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-114310 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2013 | Nov 2013 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-078308 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2012 | Jul 2012 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-067190 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2011 | May 2012 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-067187 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2011 | Feb 2012 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-067186 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2011 | May 2012 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-067184 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2011 | Apr 2013 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025793 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2011 | Sep 2011 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025491 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2010 | Dec 2010 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025359 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2010 | Sep 2011 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025335 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2010 | Nov 2010 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025270 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2010 | Nov 2011 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025241 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2010 | Oct 2010 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025215 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2010 | Sep 2010 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025206 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2010 | Feb 2012 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025176 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2010 | Sep 2010 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025173 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2010 | Aug 2010 | 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
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-01-18 | Complaint | 1 | — | $375 | |
| 2005-08-08 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-11-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-09-15 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-06-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-08-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-05-10 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-07-22 | Complaint | 3 | — | $450 | |
| 1992-12-01 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-09-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-09-16 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-05-14 | Accident | 3 | 1 | $375 | |
| 1991-05-03 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES is one of 19 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc across all 19 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in postharvest crop activities (except cotton ginning) within CA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- WAWONA PACKING CO, LLCDINUBA — 3 federal enforcement records
- MANN PACKING CO., INC.SALINAS — 3 federal enforcement records
- SUN-MAID GROWERS OF CALIFORNIAKINGSBURG — 3 federal enforcement records
- SEABOARD PRODUCEOXNARD — 3 federal enforcement records
- GILLETTE CITRUS INC.DINUBA — 3 federal enforcement records
- TAYLOR FARMSSALINAS — 3 federal enforcement records
- WAWONA PACKING CO, LLCCUTLER — 2 federal enforcement records
- ANDREW SMITH COMPANYSALINAS — 2 federal enforcement records
- CAMPOS BROTHERS LLCCARUTHERS — 2 federal enforcement records
- PRIMA FRUTTA PACKINGLINDEN — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES, INC.SPRINGFIELD, OH — 3 federal enforcement records
- DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES, INC.YUMA, AZ — 3 federal enforcement records
- DOLE FRESH VEGETABLESMARINA, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES, INC.SALINAS, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES, INC.GONZALES, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES INC.CAMARILLO, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES, INC.WATSONVILLE, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES, INC.SOLEDAD, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES COHOLTVILLE, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES, INC.SALINAS, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc locationsParent rollup
- Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning)All employers in this industry
- Employers in CAState-wide enforcement data
- Postharvest Crop Activities in CAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES 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 Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc, which operates 19 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.
Need API access, bulk download, or licensed redistribution? The website is free. Programmatic and licensed access is handled separately.
Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES's OSHA violation history?
- DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES has 14 OSHA inspections on record with 8 violations and $1,200 in total penalties.
- How does DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES's safety record compare to its industry?
- DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES operates in the postharvest crop activities (except cotton ginning) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.7. DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES's self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 3.