Establishment profile
SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC
550 MECHAM RD., PETALUMA, CA, 94952
562212 — Solid Waste Landfill
Summary
SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC has accumulated 11 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 19 years of recorded history, with $12,685 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 95th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 422 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th 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
SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC 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
75% 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. 11 distinct standards shown · 11 citations in this view · $12,685 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1592 E | 1 | 1 | $10,000 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 4070 A | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 |
| 29 CFR 2500.0010 A | 1 | 1 | $225 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 2500.0009 A | 1 | 1 | $225 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 1593 D | 1 | 1 | $150 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 3203 A | 1 | 1 | $150 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 3666 A | 1 | 1 | $150 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 3203 A04 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 3999 B | 1 | 1 | $135 | Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 |
| 3395 E03 | 1 | 1 | $75 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 3319 E | 1 | 1 | $75 | Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 |
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 5622 within CA. Peer group: 422 employers. This establishment has 11 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC. 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 SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC. 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 26, 2008 | FRACTURE,REPAIR,FINGER,MECHANIC,CAUGHT BETWEEN,NIP POINT | 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 SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC. 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 SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of the InteriorTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT TO DELIVER 300 CUBIC YARDS OF COMPOST IN SIX DELIVERIES OF 50 CUBIC YARD PER DELIVERY TO POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE.contract · Last action 2009-09-09$4,800
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 325314 - FERTILIZER (MIXING ONLY) MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2009-09-09. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-01 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-12-18 | Accident | 5 | 1 | $10,750 | |
| 2008-06-27 | Accident | 3 | — | $375 | |
| 2007-05-29 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $1,560 |
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 SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC 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 SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC's OSHA violation history?
- SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 11 violations and $12,685 in total penalties.
- How does SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC operates in the solid waste landfill industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.
- Has SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving SONOMA COMPOST COMPANY, LLC.