Establishment profile
FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE
2224 INDUSTRIAL BLVD., WEST SACRAMENTO, CA, 95691
Operated by Farmers' Rice Cooperative · 1 of 4 establishments
311212 — Rice Milling
EIN 941010816
Summary
FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE has accumulated 28 OSHA violations across 21 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $43,955 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 120 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
62% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 23 citations in this view · $43,805 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3314 C | 2 | 2 | $12,200 | Sep 2007 | Mar 2014 |
| 3942 A | 2 | 2 | $1,200 | Sep 2007 | Mar 2014 |
| 3314 G02 A | 2 | 2 | $935 | Sep 2007 | Mar 2014 |
| 3314(C) | 1 | 1 | $9,000 | Jul 2019 | Jul 2019 |
| 3314(C)(1) | 1 | 1 | $8,100 | May 2024 | May 2024 |
| 342 A | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 |
| 3241 C | 1 | 1 | $900 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 3999 B | 1 | 1 | $750 | Feb 1993 | Feb 1993 |
| 3203(A) | 1 | 1 | $700 | May 2024 | May 2024 |
| 3314(J) | 1 | 1 | $700 | May 2024 | May 2024 |
| 3314(G)(2)(A) | 1 | 1 | $700 | May 2024 | May 2024 |
| 3395(I) | 1 | 1 | $700 | Jul 2019 | Jul 2019 |
| 3577 E | 1 | 1 | $450 | Feb 1993 | Feb 1993 |
| 3314(D) | 1 | 1 | $420 | Sep 2019 | Sep 2019 |
| 3203(A)(6) | 1 | 1 | $375 | Jul 2019 | Jul 2019 |
| 3203 A04 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 |
| 29 CFR 2473.0002 A | 1 | 1 | $375 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 3279 D02 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Feb 1995 | Feb 1995 |
| 3203 A07 E | 1 | 1 | $350 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 3668 F | 1 | 1 | $225 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
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 3112 within CA. Peer group: 120 employers. This establishment has 28 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
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 65 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 FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE. 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 29, 2021 | Aerial Lift,Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Head,UnresponsiveFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Amputated,Amputation,Finger,Fingertip,Guard,Hand,Jammed,Roof | 1 | — | — | |
| Jan 15, 2014 | ROTATING PARTS,AMPUTATED,FAN BLADE,FINGER,CLEANING,LOCKOUT,STRUCK BY,MACHINE--MISC | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jan 7, 2010 | SPINE,WAREHOUSE,CRATE,BACK,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,STRUCK BY,FALLING OBJECT | 1 | — | — | |
| May 22, 2007 | FINGER,CAUGHT BY,LOCKOUT,CAUGHT BETWEEN,LACERATION,STRUCK BY,NIP POINT,UNGUARDED | 1 | — | — | |
| Oct 2, 1996 | KNEE,RESPIRATORY,BLOOD CLOT,FRACTURE,CLEANING,TRIPPED,FALL,PULMONARY EMBOLISMFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Sep 24, 1995 | FRACTURE,ASPHYXIATED,SHOULDER,AGRICULTURE,PINNED,CAUGHT BY,TRIPPED,RIB,FALL,ELEVATORFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Dec 12, 1994 | FRACTURE,MAINTENANCE,UNSECURED,AGRICULTURE,WORK RULES,LADDER,CONVEYOR,FALL,ELBOW,UNSTABLE POSITION | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Oct 23, 1993 | FRACTURE,BRAKE,UNSECURED,BACK,TRUCK,FALL,NECK,UNTRAINED,TRUCK DRIVER,WRIST | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Feb 20, 1993 | CONCRETE SLAB,FRACTURE,SLIP,WALKING SURFACE,DISLOCATED,FALL,SLIPPERY SURFACE,ANKLE,FOOT | 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 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 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 FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for Farmers' Rice Cooperative, 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 Farmers' Rice Cooperative 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.). 7 cases · 4 ULP · 3 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-CA-125330 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2014 | Jun 2014 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-RC-018343 | Representation election | Apr 2011 | May 2011 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-RC-018342 | Representation election | Apr 2011 | Apr 2011 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-035501 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2011 | May 2011 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-RM-002875 | Representation election | Mar 2011 | Apr 2011 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-035102 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2010 | Jan 2011 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-033511 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, 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 FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-05 | Accident | 4 | 1 | $10,200 | |
| 2021-06-01 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-05-16 | Complaint | 1 | — | $420 | |
| 2019-04-15 | Accident | 3 | 1 | $10,075 | |
| 2014-01-23 | Accident | 5 | 1 | $16,000 | |
| 2012-12-10 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-08-31 | Accident | 1 | — | $375 | |
| 2010-01-14 | Accident | 1 | — | $900 | |
| 2008-08-12 | Complaint | 1 | — | $225 | |
| 2007-06-05 | Accident | 3 | 1 | $3,710 | |
| 1999-05-11 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-11-01 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-03-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-11-01 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-09-24 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-05-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-01-09 | Accident | 1 | — | $350 | |
| 1993-11-05 | Accident | 1 | — | $350 | |
| 1993-03-26 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-02-23 | Accident | 3 | 1 | $1,350 | |
| 1990-11-13 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE is one of 4 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Farmers' Rice Cooperative.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Farmers' Rice Cooperative across all 4 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in rice milling within CA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVESUTTER — 2 federal enforcement records
- PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL RICE MILLS, LLCWOODLAND — 1 federal enforcement record
- SUNWEST MILLING, INC.BIGGS — 1 federal enforcement record
- CHARLES JOSEPH MATHEWS JR AND FREDERICK JAMES MATHEWSMARYSVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- SUNFOODS, LLCWOODLAND — 1 federal enforcement record
- BUNGE MILLING, INC.WOODLAND — 1 federal enforcement record
- CALIFORNIA FAMILY FOODS, LLCARBUCKLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- ADVANCE SERVICES, INCCOLUSA — 1 federal enforcement record
- GLENN GROWERSPRINCETON — 1 federal enforcement record
- GIBBS-CALIFORNIA WILD RICELIVE OAK — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Farmers' Rice Cooperative, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVESACRAMENTO, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVESUTTER, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVECOLUSA, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Farmers' Rice Cooperative locationsParent rollup
- Rice MillingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in CAState-wide enforcement data
- Rice Milling in CAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE 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 Farmers' Rice Cooperative, which operates 4 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 FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE's OSHA violation history?
- FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE has 21 OSHA inspections on record with 28 violations and $43,955 in total penalties.
- How does FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE's safety record compare to its industry?
- FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE operates in the rice milling industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8. FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE's self-reported DART rate is 3.21 compared to an industry average of 1.8.
- Has FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 3 fatality investigations involving FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE.