Establishment profile
NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS
900 WORK ST., SALINAS, CA, 93901
115114 — Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning)
Summary
NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS has accumulated 30 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 26 years of recorded history, with $29,105 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 6,168 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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.
OSHA workplace safety
69% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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 · 21 citations in this view · $28,250 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3650 T09 | 2 | 2 | $1,275 | Mar 2014 | Jun 2014 |
| 3650 T11 | 1 | 1 | $7,650 | Jun 2014 | Jun 2014 |
| 3203 A06 | 1 | 1 | $3,375 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 5141 A | 1 | 1 | $3,375 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 3314 C | 1 | 1 | $3,375 | Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 |
| 5155 E01 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 3382 A | 1 | 1 | $935 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 3650 T05 | 1 | 1 | $850 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 |
| 3650 T01 | 1 | 1 | $850 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 |
| 3999 C | 1 | 1 | $560 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 3273 A | 1 | 1 | $560 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 5164 A | 1 | 1 | $560 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 5189 O | 1 | 1 | $450 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 3272 C | 1 | 1 | $425 | Jun 2014 | Jun 2014 |
| 3385 A | 1 | 1 | $425 | Jun 2014 | Jun 2014 |
| 3203 A | 1 | 1 | $425 | Jun 2014 | Jun 2014 |
| 3203 A02 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Feb 2010 | Feb 2010 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0023 | 1 | 1 | $335 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 2500.0008 A02 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0027 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
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 1151 within CA. Peer group: 6,168 employers. This establishment has 30 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS. 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 NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2014 | SPINE,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,STRUCK BY,RUN OVER,BACKING UP,FOOT,LEG | 1 | — | — | |
| Nov 4, 2009 | BATTERY,MAINTENANCE,AMPUTATED,REPAIR,FINGER,CAUGHT BETWEEN,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Apr 8, 2008 | IND TRK OPERATOR,AGRICULTURE,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,LACERATION,STRUCK BY,FOOT | 1 | — | — | |
| Nov 8, 2007 | FINGER,LACERATION,BLADE | 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 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 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 NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 3 cases · 3 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32-CA-089292 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2012 | Nov 2012 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-089263 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2012 | Nov 2012 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-024233 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2008 | Dec 2008 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-03-27 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-02-13 | Accident | 3 | — | $2,550 | |
| 2014-01-22 | Accident | 5 | 1 | $9,350 | |
| 2012-05-18 | Complaint | 9 | 2 | $11,365 | |
| 2012-05-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-04-26 | Accident | 1 | — | $150 | |
| 2009-11-17 | Accident | 1 | — | $375 | |
| 2008-05-28 | Planned | 6 | — | $1,385 | |
| 2008-04-10 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-11-19 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $3,375 | |
| 2003-07-14 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-11-29 | Complaint | 3 | — | $555 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in postharvest crop activities (except cotton ginning) within CA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- WAWONA PACKING CO, LLCDINUBA — 3 federal enforcement records
- MANN PACKING CO., INC.SALINAS — 3 federal enforcement records
- SUN-MAID GROWERS OF CALIFORNIAKINGSBURG — 3 federal enforcement records
- SEABOARD PRODUCEOXNARD — 3 federal enforcement records
- GILLETTE CITRUS INC.DINUBA — 3 federal enforcement records
- TAYLOR FARMSSALINAS — 3 federal enforcement records
- WAWONA PACKING CO, LLCCUTLER — 2 federal enforcement records
- ANDREW SMITH COMPANYSALINAS — 2 federal enforcement records
- CAMPOS BROTHERS LLCCARUTHERS — 2 federal enforcement records
- PRIMA FRUTTA PACKINGLINDEN — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS 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 NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS's OSHA violation history?
- NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 30 violations and $29,105 in total penalties.
- How does NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS's safety record compare to its industry?
- NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS operates in the postharvest crop activities (except cotton ginning) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.7.