Establishment profile
HARVEST FARMS
45000 N. YUCCA AVE., LANCASTER, CA, 93534
722310 — Food Service Contractors
Summary
HARVEST FARMS has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 17 years of recorded history, with $20,490 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 213 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 83rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 6 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HARVEST FARMS 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% 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. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $20,490 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3203(A)(4) | 1 | 1 | $9,000 | Oct 2020 | Oct 2020 |
| 3314 C | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
| 342(A) | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Oct 2020 | Oct 2020 |
| 3203(A)(5) | 1 | 1 | $450 | Oct 2020 | Oct 2020 |
| 29 CFR 4300.0007 B | 1 | 1 | $300 | Oct 2020 | Oct 2020 |
| 3314 H | 1 | 1 | $185 | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
| 3314 J01 | 1 | 1 | $185 | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
| 3314 G01 | 1 | 1 | $185 | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
| 3273 A | 1 | 1 | $185 | Jul 2009 | Jul 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 7223 within CA. Peer group: 213 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HARVEST 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 HARVEST 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2020 | Infectious DiseaseFatality | 6 | — | 1 | |
| Feb 4, 2009 | AMPUTATED,DIE CUTTING PRESS,FINGER,CRUSHED,PRESS | 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 6+ years. Most recent activity: 6 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 HARVEST FARMS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HARVEST 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 HARVEST 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 HARVEST FARMS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HARVEST FARMS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HARVEST FARMS 45000 NORTH YUCCA AVENUE · LANCASTER, CA, 93534 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
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 HARVEST FARMS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of JusticeLOCKDOWN MEALS TO BE DELIVERED TO MDCLAcontract · Last action 2020-03-27$43,246
- Department of JusticeLOCKDOWN MEALS, LUNCH/DINNER STYLE.contract · Last action 2015-05-27$33,671
- Department of JusticeEGG PATTIEScontract · Last action 2018-09-14$24,991
- Department of JusticeFY14 HARVEST FARMS - LOCKDOWN MEALScontract · Last action 2014-02-10$24,960
- Department of JusticeTO PROVIDE BOXED MEALS TO INMATES HOUSED AT THE FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION TERMINAL ISLAND.contract · Last action 2020-03-20$23,200
- Department of JusticeFOOD SERVICE BOX MEALScontract · Last action 2015-06-25$21,190
- Department of JusticeLOCKDOWN MEALScontract · Last action 2014-08-20$20,116
- Department of JusticeBOXED MEALS FOR LOCK DOWNcontract · Last action 2015-05-26$19,622
- Department of JusticeFOOD FOR INMATE POPULATION AT FCI MANCHESTERcontract · Last action 2014-04-01$16,576
- Department of Justice350 CASES OF BOLOGNA&CHEESE LOCKDOWN MEALS (32 COUNT CASES) AND 70 CASES OF PEANUT BUTTER LOCK DOWN MEALS (32 COUNT PER CASE) FOR FCC YAZOO CITY FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT.contract · Last action 2013-11-14$15,658
- Department of JusticeBOXED MEALS FOR THE HOLIDAYS AT FMC AND FPC DEVENScontract · Last action 2011-12-21$10,376
- Department of JusticeLOCKDOWN-BOX MEALS.contract · Last action 2011-01-26$8,964
- Department of JusticeSEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE SUPPLIES/SERVICEScontract · Last action 2015-05-01$8,600
- Department of JusticeBOXED MEALS FOR LOCKDOWN.contract · Last action 2015-02-19$7,862
- Department of JusticeFODD SERVICES SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2014-08-27$7,571
- Department of JusticeBOXED MEALS FOR HURRICANE IRENE FOR THE INMATE POPULATION -22UA 14Bcontract · Last action 2011-09-22$5,691
- Department of JusticeMISCELLANEOUS CONDIMENTS RELATED FOOD ITEMS FOR INMATES AT FCI TERMINAL ISLAND.contract · Last action 2015-02-19$5,590
- Department of DefenseBOX LUNCHcontract · Last action 2011-03-11$3,708
- Department of JusticeBOXED MEALS FOR STAFF USE DURING FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS WESTERN REGIONAL CRISIS MANAGEMENT TRAINING.contract · Last action 2013-08-19$3,671
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 311991 - PERISHABLE PREPARED FOOD MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2020-03-27. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-27 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 4 | 1 | $12,750 | |
| 2009-02-20 | Accident | 5 | — | $7,740 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HARVEST FARMS 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is HARVEST FARMS's OSHA violation history?
- HARVEST FARMS has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $20,490 in total penalties.
- How does HARVEST FARMS's safety record compare to its industry?
- HARVEST FARMS operates in the food service contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.1.
- Has HARVEST FARMS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving HARVEST FARMS.