Establishment profile
FOSTER FARMS DAIRY
3380 W ASHLAN AVE, FRESNO, CA, 93722
311511 — Fluid Milk Manufacturing
Summary
FOSTER FARMS DAIRY has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 30 years of recorded history, with $8,150 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 70th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 283 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FOSTER FARMS DAIRY 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, 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
55% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3115 within CA. Peer group: 283 employers. This establishment has 7 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FOSTER FARMS DAIRY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 FOSTER FARMS DAIRY. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2002 | AMPUTATED,FOOD PREPARATION,FINGER,GUARD,STRUCK AGAINST,LOCKOUT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Mar 4, 1998 | MAINTENANCE,AMPUTATED,FINGER,WORK RULES,CAUGHT BY,JAMMED,LOCKOUT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 13, 1997 | LEAK,COMPRESSOR,AMMONIA | 1 | — | — | |
| Aug 30, 1996 | CLEARANCE,MAINTENANCE,AMPUTATED,FINGER,WORK RULES,VALVE,STRUCK BY,COMMUNICATION | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Nov 10, 1995 | CHAIN,AMPUTATED,FINGER,WORK RULES,CLEANING,CAUGHT BY,LOCKOUT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Oct 26, 1995 | KNIFE,GRATING,LACERATION,TRIPPED,WALKING SURFACE,CONVEYOR | 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 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 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 FOSTER FARMS DAIRY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FOSTER FARMS DAIRY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for FOSTER FARMS DAIRY, 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 FOSTER FARMS DAIRY locations in the same state.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for FOSTER FARMS DAIRY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FOSTER FARMS DAIRY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FOSTER FARMS DAIRY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-09-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-08-22 | Complaint | 1 | — | $600 | |
| 2003-03-11 | Accident | 1 | — | $750 | |
| 2000-04-06 | Complaint | 1 | — | $150 | |
| 1998-07-28 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-06-13 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-12-10 | Accident | 1 | — | $150 | |
| 1996-09-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-04-03 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $5,750 | |
| 1995-11-07 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $750 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in fluid milk manufacturing within CA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- CLOVER STORNETTA FARMS, INC.PETALUMA — 3 federal enforcement records
- SAPUTO DAIRY FOODS USA, LLCGUSTINE — 2 federal enforcement records
- STREMICKS HERITAGE FOODSRIVERSIDE — 2 federal enforcement records
- CALIFORNIA DAIRIES INC.ARTESIA — 2 federal enforcement records
- DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICACORONA — 2 federal enforcement records
- SUPER STORE INDUSTRIESFAIRFIELD — 2 federal enforcement records
- FOSTER FARMS DAIRYMODESTO — 2 federal enforcement records
- STREMICKS HERITAGE FOODSSANTA ANA — 2 federal enforcement records
- BERKELEY FARMSREDWOOD CITY — 2 federal enforcement records
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FOSTER FARMS DAIRY 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.
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Frequently asked
- What is FOSTER FARMS DAIRY's OSHA violation history?
- FOSTER FARMS DAIRY has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $8,150 in total penalties.
- How does FOSTER FARMS DAIRY's safety record compare to its industry?
- FOSTER FARMS DAIRY operates in the fluid milk manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.7.