Establishment profile
NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND FARMS
1721 SAN JUAN HWY, SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, CA, 95045
111219 — Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming
Summary
NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND FARMS has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 26 years of recorded history, with $1,800 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 93rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,532 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND FARMS 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, 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
43% 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. 8 distinct standards shown · 8 citations in this view · $1,800 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3650 T33 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2014 | Sep 2014 |
| 3650 T15 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2014 | Sep 2014 |
| 3650 S12 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Mar 2006 | Mar 2006 |
| 5097 B01 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 |
| 5144 H | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 |
| 461 A | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 |
| 5097 A | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 |
| 5098 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 |
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 1112 within CA. Peer group: 1,532 employers. This establishment has 8 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND 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 NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2006 | HEART,HEART ATTACK,CARDIAC ARRESTFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Nov 16, 2003 | FRACTURE,IND TRK OPERATOR,WORK RULES,CAUGHT BETWEEN,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,STRUCK BY,LEG | 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)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND FARMS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND 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 NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND 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 NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND FARMS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND FARMS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-19 | Accident | 2 | — | $1,500 | |
| 2006-06-13 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-11-01 | Accident | 1 | — | $150 | |
| 2005-10-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-12-15 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-01-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-09-22 | Complaint | 5 | — | $150 |
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 NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND 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 NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND FARMS's OSHA violation history?
- NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND FARMS has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 8 violations and $1,800 in total penalties.
- How does NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND FARMS's safety record compare to its industry?
- NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND FARMS operates in the other vegetable (except potato) and melon farming industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.7.
- Has NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND FARMS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving NATURAL SELECTION FOODS, LLC DBA: EARTHBOUND FARMS.