Establishment profile
STERN PRODUCE COMPANY, INC.
3200 S 7TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85040
424480 — Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
EIN 860290716
Summary
STERN PRODUCE COMPANY, INC. has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 22 years of recorded history, with $6,750 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 82nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 45 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
STERN PRODUCE COMPANY, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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
100% 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. 7 distinct standards shown · 7 citations in this view · $6,750 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 2304.03 A | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L01 I | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 |
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 4244 within AZ. Peer group: 45 employers. This establishment has 7 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 53 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 STERN PRODUCE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 12 violations · $6,812 in backwages · $275 in civil penalties
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Apr 2004 – Feb 2008 | 2 | 12 | 11 | $6,812 | $275 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 2 cases · 12 violations · $6,812 in backwages · $275 in civil penalties · 11 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 – Feb 2008 | Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers | FLSA | 1 | 1 | $3,180 | $275 |
| Apr 2002 – Apr 2004 | Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers | FLSA | 11 | 10 | $3,632 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for STERN PRODUCE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in AZ — for STERN PRODUCE COMPANY, INC., 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 STERN PRODUCE COMPANY, INC. 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.). 19 cases · 18 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-CA-285540 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2021 | Sep 2024 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-282577 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2021 | Sep 2024 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-258619 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2020 | Apr 2026 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-254323 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2020 | Apr 2020 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-248443 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2019 | Feb 2020 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-242602 | Unfair labor practice | May 2019 | Jul 2019 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-226028 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2018 | Nov 2018 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-219446 | Unfair labor practice | May 2018 | Feb 2020 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-214430 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2018 | Mar 2018 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-203356 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2017 | May 2018 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-200857 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2017 | May 2018 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-195681 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2017 | May 2018 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-190394 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2016 | Mar 2017 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-168680 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2016 | Feb 2020 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-166351 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Feb 2020 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-163215 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2015 | Feb 2020 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-RC-161891 | Representation election | Oct 2015 | Sep 2025 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-151119 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 28-CA-140343 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2014 | Dec 2014 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
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 STERN PRODUCE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for STERN PRODUCE 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 STERN PRODUCE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Agriculture2000006919/4100020279/FLUID MILK,FRESH FRUIT/VEGETABLE BOXcontract · Last action 2020-08-30$5,398,359
- Department of DefensePRODUCEcontract · Last action 2014-04-08$738,148
- Department of DefensePRODUCEcontract · Last action 2013-10-01$209,715
- Department of Defense4563100568!BLUEBERRIES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2023-12-14$151,373
- Department of Defense4564400747!BLUEBERRIES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2024-04-25$140,860
- Department of Defense4566840686!BLACKBERRIES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2025-01-06$103,151
- Department of Defense4565042725!BLUEBERRIES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2024-07-01$102,550
- Department of Defense4562076551!PINEAPPLE, FRESH,contract · Last action 2023-09-07$92,616
- Department of Defense4535455425!TOMATOES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2016-09-06$92,017
- Department of Defense4552544150!BANANAS, FRESH,contract · Last action 2021-02-17$85,433
- Department of Defense4552570720!BANANAS, FRESH,contract · Last action 2021-02-19$84,022
- Department of Defense4532610438!ORANGES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2015-11-30$82,247
- Department of Defense4532499330!APPLES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2015-11-16$82,209
- Department of Defense4564955670!GRAPES, RED, SEEDLESS, FRESH,contract · Last action 2024-06-20$81,378
- Department of Defense4565902069!BLACKBERRIES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2024-09-23$79,453
- Department of Defense4552585027!BANANAS, FRESH,contract · Last action 2021-02-22$79,348
- Department of Defense4562272809!BLUEBERRIES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2023-09-22$76,535
- Department of Defense4536286175!APPLES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2016-11-28$76,149
- Department of Defense4563754308!GRAPES, GREEN, FRESH,contract · Last action 2024-02-23$74,953
- Department of Defense4566103612!PINEAPPLE, FRESH,contract · Last action 2024-10-15$74,063
- Department of Defense4536356335!ORANGES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2016-12-05$69,126
- Department of Defense4536160319!ORANGES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2016-11-14$69,001
- Department of Defense4532368821!STRAWBERRIES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2015-11-02$68,165
- Department of Defense4535937725!GRAPES, CHL,contract · Last action 2016-10-24$67,961
- Department of DefensePRODUCE SCHOOLScontract · Last action 2016-03-29$67,513
- Department of Defense4565742643!RASPBERRIES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2024-09-10$67,389
- Department of Defense4535675719!CARROTS, BABY, PEELED, CHL,contract · Last action 2016-09-26$66,845
- Department of Defense4536025690!APPLE, CHL,contract · Last action 2016-11-01$66,790
- Department of Defense4558280014!WATERMELON FRcontract · Last action 2022-08-30$65,789
- Department of Defense4532287379!PEARS, FRESH,contract · Last action 2015-10-26$65,431
- Department of Defense4536013648!APPLES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2016-10-31$64,941
- Department of Defense4532213737!LETTUCE, CHL,contract · Last action 2015-10-19$63,885
- Department of Defense4535865263!PLUMS, FRESH,contract · Last action 2016-10-17$63,660
- Department of Defense4535741657!APPLES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2016-10-03$63,392
- Department of Defense4536173347!STRAWBERRIES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2016-11-15$60,748
- Department of Defense4564628415!RASPBERRIES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2024-05-16$60,241
- Department of Defense4535613873!APPLES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2016-09-20$60,151
- Department of Defense4535951428!APPLES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2016-10-25$59,565
- Department of Defense4536423269!BROCCOLI FLORETS, FRESH,contract · Last action 2016-12-12$59,005
- Department of Defense4565655419!GRAPES, GREEN, FRESH,contract · Last action 2024-09-03$58,708
- Department of Defense4535529249!APPLES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2016-09-13$58,545
- Department of Defense4535699432!BROCCOLI FLORETS, FRESH,contract · Last action 2016-09-28$57,957
- Department of Defense4562435777!PINEAPPLE, FRESH,contract · Last action 2023-10-10$57,617
- Department of Defense4535303976!WATERMELONS, SEEDLESS, FRESH,contract · Last action 2016-08-22$57,585
- Department of Defense4535467591!ORANGES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2016-09-07$57,452
- Department of Defense4564655720!RASPBERRIES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2024-05-20$57,078
- Department of Defense4563031028!PINEAPPLE, FRESH,contract · Last action 2023-12-07$56,879
- Department of Defense4536384363!ORANGES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2016-12-07$55,975
- Department of Defense4532391159!APPLES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2015-11-04$55,544
- Department of Defense4532445948!APPLE, CHL,contract · Last action 2015-11-10$55,489
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 311812 - COMMERCIAL BAKERIES. Last action: 2026-01-23. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-08 | Planned | 7 | 2 | $6,750 |
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 STERN PRODUCE 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 STERN PRODUCE COMPANY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- STERN PRODUCE COMPANY, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 7 violations and $6,750 in total penalties.
- How does STERN PRODUCE COMPANY, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- STERN PRODUCE COMPANY, INC. operates in the fresh fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2. STERN PRODUCE COMPANY, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 6.39 compared to an industry average of 3.4.