Establishment profile
RICHWOOD MEAT COMPANY, INC.
2751 N. SANTA FE DRIVE, MERCED, CA, 95348
424470 — Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
RICHWOOD MEAT COMPANY, INC. has accumulated 21 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 19 years of recorded history, with $28,950 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 748 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 days ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RICHWOOD MEAT COMPANY, INC. 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
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 18 distinct standards shown · 21 citations in this view · $28,950 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3203(A)(4) | 2 | 2 | $7,550 | May 2021 | Feb 2022 |
| 4002(A) | 2 | 2 | $6,500 | Oct 2017 | Feb 2022 |
| 3314(C) | 2 | 2 | $1,050 | Oct 2017 | Nov 2022 |
| 342(A) | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | May 2021 | May 2021 |
| 4002 B | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0023 | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 3577 B | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 4075(A) | 1 | 1 | $560 | Apr 2015 | Apr 2015 |
| 3214 B | 1 | 1 | $300 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 3577 E | 1 | 1 | $270 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 3578 G | 1 | 1 | $270 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 3999 B | 1 | 1 | $270 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 3577 C | 1 | 1 | $270 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 4051 A | 1 | 1 | $270 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 4051 B | 1 | 1 | $270 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 4050 A | 1 | 1 | $270 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 3231 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 2500.0010 A | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
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 4244 within CA. Peer group: 748 employers. This establishment has 21 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
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 120 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 RICHWOOD MEAT 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2021 | Amputated,Caught Between,Caught By,Caught In,Chain,Finger,Fingertip,Hand,Pinch Point,Pinched,Sprocket,Surgical Amputation | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Infectious DiseaseFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Jun 21, 2017 | Caught In,Conveyor,Fracture,Ladder,Machine Guarding,Nip Point | 1 | — | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 9 days ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for RICHWOOD MEAT COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for RICHWOOD MEAT 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 RICHWOOD MEAT COMPANY, 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 RICHWOOD MEAT COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RICHWOOD MEAT COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 RICHWOOD MEAT COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of JusticeFY25 2ND QTR GROUND BEEF PATTIES - RICHWOOD MEAT COMPANYcontract · Last action 2024-12-18$73,000
- Department of JusticeFY 22 2ND QTR SUBSISTENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RFQ# 15B61822Q00000002contract · Last action 2022-03-11$57,879
- Department of JusticeFY24 A1 RICHWOOD MEAT 90 DAY CARRY-OVER OCT-NOV-DEC IN ACCORDANCE WITH RFQ# 15B61824Q00000002.contract · Last action 2023-12-28$45,750
- Department of JusticeFY23 A1 RICHWOOD MEATS 90 DAY CARRY-OVER JULY/AUG/SEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RFQ# 15B61823Q00000007.contract · Last action 2023-06-16$30,500
- Department of JusticeOPPORTUNITY BUY - BEEF PATTIEScontract · Last action 2023-09-05$24,980
- Department of JusticeOPPORTUNITY BUY - BEEF PATTIEScontract · Last action 2023-04-06$24,980
- Department of JusticeGROUND BEEFcontract · Last action 2022-08-04$24,976
- Department of JusticeA1 - GROUND BEEF PATTIES - RICHWOOD MEATScontract · Last action 2022-08-10$24,880
- Department of JusticeSUBSISTENCE ITEMS FOR INMATES HOUSED AT FCI TERMINAL ISLAND CAcontract · Last action 2022-10-27$24,325
- Department of JusticeBEEF PATTIES - 4TH QTRcontract · Last action 2023-06-05$21,350
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 311999 - ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FOOD MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2024-12-18. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-08-18 | Accident | 1 | — | $400 | |
| 2021-08-31 | Accident | 2 | — | $2,300 | |
| 2020-10-23 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 2 | 1 | $9,750 | |
| 2018-10-29 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-07-14 | Accident | 2 | — | $5,650 | |
| 2016-10-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-02-24 | Accident | 1 | — | $560 | |
| 2006-08-04 | Planned | 13 | 10 | $10,290 |
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 RICHWOOD MEAT 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 RICHWOOD MEAT COMPANY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- RICHWOOD MEAT COMPANY, INC. has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 21 violations and $28,950 in total penalties.
- How does RICHWOOD MEAT COMPANY, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- RICHWOOD MEAT COMPANY, INC. operates in the meat and meat product merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2. RICHWOOD MEAT COMPANY, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 3.91 compared to an industry average of 3.4.
- Has RICHWOOD MEAT COMPANY, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving RICHWOOD MEAT COMPANY, INC..