Establishment profile
HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY, INC.
9001 N. LANDER AVE., HILMAR, CA, 95324
311513 — Cheese Manufacturing
EIN 770026482
Summary
HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY, INC. has accumulated 30 OSHA violations across 41 inspections over 33 years of recorded history, with $61,620 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 284 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
44% 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 · $60,760 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3314 C | 3 | 3 | $885 | Dec 2006 | Aug 2013 |
| 3314(C) | 2 | 2 | $2,300 | Apr 2015 | Feb 2019 |
| 3329(D) | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 3314(D) | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Apr 2023 | Apr 2023 |
| 5162(A) | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Jun 2018 | Jun 2018 |
| 3999 A | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 5157 K | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 342(A) | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Oct 2016 | Oct 2016 |
| 4002 A | 1 | 1 | $850 | Aug 2013 | Aug 2013 |
| 3329 D | 1 | 1 | $850 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 5164 A | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2014 | Sep 2014 |
| 3310 A | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2009 | Sep 2009 |
| 5162 C | 1 | 1 | $750 | Oct 1992 | Oct 1992 |
| 5162 A | 1 | 1 | $750 | Oct 1992 | Oct 1992 |
| 3314 A | 1 | 1 | $700 | May 1993 | May 1993 |
| 3384(A) | 1 | 1 | $675 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 3314(C)(1) | 1 | 1 | $600 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 |
| 5144 C | 1 | 1 | $450 | Oct 1992 | Oct 1992 |
| 342 A | 1 | 1 | $350 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 3314(G)(1) | 1 | 1 | $300 | Apr 2015 | Apr 2015 |
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 3115 within CA. Peer group: 284 employers. This establishment has 30 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
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 936 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 HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2020 | Caught Between,Crushed,Door,Finger,Food processing,Fracture,Gasket,Laceration | 1 | — | — | |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Amputated,Amputation,Caught In,Thumb | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Dizziness,Heat,Heat Exhaustion,High Temperature | 1 | — | — | |
| Jun 11, 2017 | Crane,Falling Object,Material Handling,Struck By | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Dec 17, 2013 | VAPOR,SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE,TOTE BOX,INHALATION,CHEMICAL REACTION,LP GAS,NITRIC ACID | 3 | — | — | |
| Apr 9, 2013 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,MACHINE OPERATOR,NIP POINT,HAND | 1 | — | — | |
| Dec 9, 2009 | PRESSURE VESSEL,LADDER,FALL,STRUCK BY | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 7, 2008 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,BELT CONVEYOR,STRUCK AGAINST,LOCKOUT,VALVE | 1 | — | — | |
| Mar 15, 2007 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,MACHINE OPERATOR,JAMMED | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Mar 11, 2007 | FRACTURE,REPAIR,FOOD PACKAGING MACH,LOCKOUT,ARM,UNGUARDED | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Mar 9, 2007 | LUNG,VAPOR,SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE,INHALATION,CHEMICAL REACTION,SULFURIC ACID,CHEMICAL | 5 | — | — | |
| Aug 13, 2006 | MAINTENANCE,IMPALED,PIPE,PUNCTURE | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 6, 2006 | FOOD PREPARATION,MACHINE OPERATOR,CAUGHT BY,LOCKOUT,LACERATION,ARM,BLADE | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Mar 15, 1993 | FINGER,WORK RULES,CLEANING,LOCKOUT,CLOGGED,VACUUM VESSEL,VALVE | 1 | — | — | |
| Mar 9, 1993 | COVER,SCREW CONVEYOR,WORK RULES,CAUGHT BY,LOCKOUT,AUGER,HAND,UNGUARDED | 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 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY, 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 HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Significant Violation.
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). 2 facilities · 1 significant noncompliance · $558,464 in assessed penalties.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HILMAR CHEESE CO 9001 NORTH LANDER AVE · HILMAR, CA, 95324 | AirWaterRCRATRI | Significant Violation QNCR 12 | 7 | 41 | $466,464 | Mar 2026 | View → |
HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY, INC. 8901 NORTH LANDER AVENUE · HILMAR, CA, 95324 | — | — | 0 | 1 | $92,000 | — | 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 HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Agriculture2000008102/4100024165/CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB(40800)contract · Last action 2021-12-03$3,009,494
- Department of Agriculture2000007472/4100022193/CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB(40800)contract · Last action 2020-12-17$2,663,424
- Department of Agriculture2000007797/4100023223/CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB(40800)contract · Last action 2021-07-07$1,459,889
- Department of Agriculture2000007693/4100022909/CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB(40800)contract · Last action 2021-04-14$517,752
- Department of Agriculture2000007857/4100023506/CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB(40800)contract · Last action 2021-08-03$346,270
- Department of Agriculture2000007593/4100022569/CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB(40800)contract · Last action 2021-02-19$259,488
- Department of Agriculture2000007888/4100023564/CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB(40800)contract · Last action 2021-09-02$66,741
- Department of Agriculture2000007338/4400001201/CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB(40800)contract · Last action 2020-10-16$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 311513 - CHEESE MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2021-12-03. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2026-03-17 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2025-12-11 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2024-12-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2024-10-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2023-09-06 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $18,675 | |
| 2022-12-20 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | |
| 2022-12-20 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-11-30 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2020-05-13 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-09-19 | Accident | 1 | — | $2,000 | |
| 2018-02-07 | Planned | 2 | — | $5,600 | |
| 2017-10-31 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-08-21 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-06-20 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-01-19 | Accident | 1 | — | $600 | |
| 2016-08-30 | Accident | 1 | — | $1,000 | |
| 2016-08-18 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-02-26 | Accident | 2 | — | $600 | |
| 2014-07-08 | Accident | 1 | — | $750 | |
| 2014-01-13 | Accident | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-04-18 | Accident | 2 | — | $1,060 | |
| 2011-07-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-04-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-02-08 | Accident | 3 | — | $1,485 | |
| 2009-07-29 | Programmed Related | 1 | — | $750 | |
| 2008-07-09 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-02-14 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-03-20 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-03-20 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-03-12 | Programmed Other | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-03-09 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-11-15 | Accident | 1 | — | $250 | |
| 2003-05-29 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-04-30 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $2,550 | |
| 1999-02-02 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-11-12 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | — | $300 | |
| 1994-08-12 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-04-02 | Accident | 1 | — | $700 | |
| 1993-03-31 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $5,350 | |
| 1992-09-18 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $1,950 |
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 HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY, INC. 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 HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY, INC. has 41 OSHA inspections on record with 30 violations and $61,620 in total penalties.
- How does HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY, INC. operates in the cheese manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.3. HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 6.46 compared to an industry average of 3.