Establishment profile
GRIMMWAY FARMS
11412 MALAGA RD, ARVIN, CA, 93203
111219 — Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming
Summary
GRIMMWAY FARMS has accumulated 25 OSHA violations across 19 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $53,020 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,533 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GRIMMWAY FARMS appears in OSHA workplace safety and WHD wage enforcement records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
63% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 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 · 25 citations in this view · $53,020 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4002 A | 3 | 3 | $4,550 | Jun 1991 | Dec 2008 |
| 3999 B | 2 | 2 | $4,100 | Feb 1991 | Mar 2006 |
| 3457 C03 G | 2 | 1 | $935 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 3314 A | 2 | 2 | $850 | Jun 1992 | Dec 1999 |
| 4051 A | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Apr 2012 | Apr 2012 |
| 4187 B | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Nov 2003 | Nov 2003 |
| 3203 A07 C | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 |
| 3314 B | 1 | 1 | $750 | Mar 2006 | Mar 2006 |
| 3457 C02 D | 1 | 1 | $750 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 3457 C01 C | 1 | 1 | $750 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 3457 C02 A | 1 | 1 | $750 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 3457 C03 C | 1 | 1 | $750 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 3270 B | 1 | 1 | $635 | Jun 1992 | Jun 1992 |
| 3651 D | 1 | 1 | $185 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 3653 A | 1 | 1 | $185 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 3664 B | 1 | 1 | $185 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 3203 A07 | 1 | 1 | $185 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 3439 B | 1 | 1 | $185 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 3203 A07C | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1992 | Mar 1992 |
| 3441 A03 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1991 | Feb 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 1112 within CA. Peer group: 1,533 employers. This establishment has 25 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GRIMMWAY FARMS. 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 GRIMMWAY FARMS. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2011 | FRACTURE,ROTATING PARTS,CLEANING,ARM,UNGUARDED | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 26, 2009 | CHAIN,SLICER,GUARD,LOCKOUT,CRUSHED,STRUCK BY,HAND | 1 | — | — | |
| Sep 8, 2009 | FRACTURE,MAINTENANCE,LACERATION,SKULL,STRUCK BY,DOOR,AERIAL LIFT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jul 1, 2003 | STEEL PLATE,ROTATING PARTS,AMPUTATED,STEEL,FINGER,MACHINE OPERATOR,ROLLER--MACH/PART,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED | 1 | — | — | |
| Jun 25, 1999 | CHEST,BRAKE,UNSECURED,AGRICULTURE,WORK RULES,CRUSHED,TRUCK,RUN OVER,BACKING UPFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| May 7, 1992 | AGRICULTURE,FINGER,WORK RULES,BLADE,UNGUARDED | 1 | — | — | |
| Apr 10, 1992 | MAINTENANCE,SHEAR,AGRICULTURE,WORK RULES,THUMB,LOCKOUT,CAUGHT BETWEEN,BRACING,CONVEYOR BELT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Nov 25, 1991 | STEAM CLEANER,AGRICULTURE,CLEANING,CONTROL LEVER,LACERATION,HIGH PRESSURE,FOOT,HOT WATER,PUNCTURE | 1 | 1 | — | |
| May 22, 1991 | AGRICULTURE,WORK RULES,ROLLER--MACH/PART,CAUGHT BETWEEN,LACERATION,HAND,UNGUARDED | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Oct 8, 1990 | AMPUTATED,AGRICULTURE,WORK RULES,CAUGHT BY,THUMB,HARVESTER,LOCKOUT,ROLLER--MACH/PART,CONVEYOR BELT,UNGUARDED | 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 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 2 statutes · 262 violations · $13,707 in backwages · $12,775 in civil penalties
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSPA (migrant farmworker protection) | Aug 2008 – Jun 2014 | 4 | 261 | 106 | $13,707 | $12,775 |
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Aug 2008 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 5 cases · 262 violations · $13,707 in backwages · $12,775 in civil penalties · 254 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming | MSPA | 2 | 0 | — | $1,100 |
| Jun 2013 – Jul 2013 | All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming | — | — | 0 | — | — |
| Dec 2009 – Apr 2010 | All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming | MSPA | 128 | 127 | — | $10,600 |
| Apr 2008 – Apr 2010 | Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming | MSPA | 128 | 127 | $13,707 | — |
| Jun 2008 – Aug 2008 | Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine | FLSAMSPA | 4 | 0 | — | $1,075 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GRIMMWAY FARMS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for GRIMMWAY FARMS. 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 GRIMMWAY FARMS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GRIMMWAY FARMS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-02-28 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | |
| 2011-07-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-06-10 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-01-29 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-01-05 | Accident | 1 | — | $1,275 | |
| 2010-01-05 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-11-13 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | — | $750 | |
| 2006-09-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-02-23 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | 1 | $3,450 | |
| 2005-01-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-09-10 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | |
| 2002-05-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-10-06 | Planned | 11 | — | $4,860 | |
| 1999-06-25 | Accident | 1 | — | $850 | |
| 1992-05-19 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $635 | |
| 1992-05-19 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | |
| 1992-01-08 | Accident | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-06-11 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | |
| 1991-01-07 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $1,400 |
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 GRIMMWAY FARMS 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 GRIMMWAY FARMS's OSHA violation history?
- GRIMMWAY FARMS has 19 OSHA inspections on record with 25 violations and $53,020 in total penalties.
- How does GRIMMWAY FARMS's safety record compare to its industry?
- GRIMMWAY FARMS operates in the other vegetable (except potato) and melon farming industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.7.
- Has GRIMMWAY FARMS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving GRIMMWAY FARMS.