Establishment profile
GARCIAS PALLETS INC
4125 S. GOLDEN STATE BLVD, FRESNO, CA, 93725
321920 — Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Summary
GARCIAS PALLETS INC has accumulated 23 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 17 years of recorded history, with $35,715 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,460 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GARCIAS PALLETS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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 · 20 citations in this view · $35,715 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4296(Q) | 1 | 1 | $4,050 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 4075(A) | 1 | 1 | $4,050 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 4309(A)(2) | 1 | 1 | $4,050 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 4070(A) | 1 | 1 | $4,050 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 3328(G) | 1 | 1 | $3,600 | Aug 2018 | Aug 2018 |
| 3314(C) | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 4051(B) | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 3395(H)(1) | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Aug 2018 | Aug 2018 |
| 4070 A | 1 | 1 | $2,475 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 3395(C) | 1 | 1 | $975 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2021 |
| 3650(E) | 1 | 1 | $560 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 5144(C) | 1 | 1 | $560 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 3382(A) | 1 | 1 | $500 | Aug 2018 | Aug 2018 |
| 5155(E)(1) | 1 | 1 | $450 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 4002(A) | 1 | 1 | $450 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 4324(A) | 1 | 1 | $450 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 5097(B)(1) | 1 | 1 | $450 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 29 CFR 2500.0008 A01 | 1 | 1 | $335 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0017 A | 1 | 1 | $305 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 2473.0002 A | 1 | 1 | $305 | Oct 2009 | Oct 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 3219 within CA. Peer group: 1,460 employers. This establishment has 23 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GARCIAS PALLETS INC. 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 GARCIAS PALLETS 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2020 | Manufacturing,Misjudgment,Nail,Nail gun,Pallet,Pneumatic equipment,Puncture Wound,Repair,Thumb | 1 | 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 GARCIAS PALLETS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GARCIAS PALLETS INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for GARCIAS PALLETS INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 GARCIAS PALLETS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GARCIAS PALLETS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-05 | Planned | 15 | 6 | $24,855 | |
| 2020-11-19 | Accident | 1 | — | $975 | |
| 2018-07-19 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $6,800 | |
| 2010-11-18 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-02-16 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-09-01 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $3,085 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GARCIAS PALLETS INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is GARCIAS PALLETS INC's OSHA violation history?
- GARCIAS PALLETS INC has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 23 violations and $35,715 in total penalties.
- How does GARCIAS PALLETS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- GARCIAS PALLETS INC operates in the wood container and pallet manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.9.