Establishment profile
KERN HARVESTING, INC.
10103 HIGHWAY 166, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93313
115113 — Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine
Summary
KERN HARVESTING, INC. has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 6 years of recorded history, with $1,025 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 84th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 6,170 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 80th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KERN HARVESTING, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record 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), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
50% 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $1,025 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3203(B)(1) | 1 | 1 | $375 | Nov 2021 | Nov 2021 |
| 3395(C) | 1 | 1 | $280 | Nov 2021 | Nov 2021 |
| 3203(A)(8) | 1 | 1 | $185 | Nov 2021 | Nov 2021 |
| 3395(I) | 1 | 1 | $185 | Nov 2021 | Nov 2021 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 1151 within CA. Peer group: 6,170 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KERN HARVESTING, 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 KERN HARVESTING, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | Ankle,Burn,Caught Between,Caught By,Caught In,Fracture,Knee,Power Roller,Pulled In,Roller--Mach/Part | 1 | — | — | |
| Sep 4, 2019 | Agriculture,Cardiac Arrest,Heart,Heart Attack,Wheel LoaderFatality | 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 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 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 KERN HARVESTING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KERN HARVESTING, 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 KERN HARVESTING, 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 KERN HARVESTING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KERN HARVESTING, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for KERN HARVESTING, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-30 | Accident | 4 | — | $1,025 | |
| 2019-09-04 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- DUDA FARM FRESH FOODSOXNARD — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KERN HARVESTING, 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 KERN HARVESTING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- KERN HARVESTING, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $1,025 in total penalties.
- How does KERN HARVESTING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- KERN HARVESTING, INC. operates in the crop harvesting, primarily by machine industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.4.
- Has KERN HARVESTING, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving KERN HARVESTING, INC..