Establishment profile
SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC.
901 N WALTON AVE, YUBA CITY, CA, 95993
311421 — Fruit and Vegetable Canning
EIN 940360795
Summary
SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC. has accumulated 20 OSHA violations across 23 inspections over 25 years of recorded history, with $90,180 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 93rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 499 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, 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
43% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 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. 17 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $90,180 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3314 C | 3 | 3 | $27,000 | Jun 2005 | Dec 2013 |
| 4002 A | 2 | 2 | $24,000 | May 2001 | Aug 2010 |
| 3314(C)(1) | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2023 |
| 3314(L)(1) | 1 | 1 | $7,650 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2023 |
| 3314(C) | 1 | 1 | $7,200 | Feb 2020 | Feb 2020 |
| 3203(A) | 1 | 1 | $1,060 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
| 3272(C) | 1 | 1 | $635 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
| 4000(C) | 1 | 1 | $600 | Feb 2020 | Feb 2020 |
| 4002(A) | 1 | 1 | $600 | Feb 2020 | Feb 2020 |
| 3212(A)(2)(A) | 1 | 1 | $600 | Feb 2020 | Feb 2020 |
| 3999(A) | 1 | 1 | $600 | Feb 2020 | Feb 2020 |
| 3314 G02 A | 1 | 1 | $560 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 2485.0001 A | 1 | 1 | $470 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 |
| 3382 A | 1 | 1 | $335 | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 3362(A) | 1 | 1 | $300 | Feb 2020 | Feb 2020 |
| 3203 B02 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 4075 A | 1 | 1 | $270 | May 2001 | May 2001 |
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 3114 within CA. Peer group: 499 employers. This establishment has 20 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
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 600 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 SUNSWEET GROWERS, 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 30, 2019 | Adjust,Amputated,Amputation,Automatic Machine,Caught In,Conveyor,Crushed,Crushing,Fingertip,Hand,Lockout,Lockout/Tagout,Machine Cycled,Mechanic,Pallet,Pallet Wrapping Machine,Palletized Cargo | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 21, 2017 | Heat,Heat Exhaustion,Heat Stroke,Nausea | 2 | — | — | |
| Jul 1, 2013 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,CLEANING,MACHINE OPERATOR,LUBRICATING FLUID | 1 | — | — | |
| Mar 2, 2010 | AMPUTATED,CAUGHT BY,THUMB,SEALING MACHINE,HAND | 1 | — | — | |
| Oct 7, 2008 | HEAD,CRUSHED,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,STRUCK BY,FLYING OBJECTFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Jun 3, 2002 | BURN,CHEST,FOOD PREPARATION,CAUGHT BY,ARM,FACE | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Feb 20, 2001 | FRACTURE,SHOULDER,CAUGHT BY,CONVEYOR,ARM,NIP POINT,UNGUARDED | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 2 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for SUNSWEET GROWERS, 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 SUNSWEET GROWERS, 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.). 6 cases · 6 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-CA-303390 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-291923 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2022 | May 2023 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-291600 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2022 | Oct 2022 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-291343 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2022 | May 2023 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-291237 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2022 | Oct 2022 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-099557 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2013 | Nov 2013 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, 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 SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SUNSWEET GROWERS INC. 901 NORTH WALTON · YUBA CITY, CA, 95993 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | May 2001 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
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 SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 311423 - DRIED AND DEHYDRATED FOOD MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2025-11-17. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2025-11-24 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2025-11-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2023-07-18 | Complaint | 2 | — | $1,695 | |
| 2023-06-07 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-08-10 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $25,650 | |
| 2020-06-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-09-20 | Accident | 6 | 1 | $9,900 | |
| 2017-08-15 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-04-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-05-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-07-15 | Accident | 1 | — | $560 | |
| 2011-11-07 | Complaint | 1 | — | $470 | |
| 2011-06-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-03-11 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $6,000 | |
| 2008-10-07 | Accident | 3 | 1 | $18,860 | |
| 2008-08-18 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-04-25 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-10-26 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-02-22 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $8,440 | |
| 2004-12-21 | Complaint | 1 | — | $335 | |
| 2002-06-12 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-03-06 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $18,270 |
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 SUNSWEET GROWERS, 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 SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC. has 23 OSHA inspections on record with 20 violations and $90,180 in total penalties.
- How does SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC. operates in the fruit and vegetable canning industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.2. SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 10.05 compared to an industry average of 2.2.
- Has SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC..