Establishment profile
WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO
1506 N 6TH AVE, YAKIMA, WA, 98902
424480 — Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO has accumulated 63 OSHA violations across 31 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $79,967 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 740 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 days ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO 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
48% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 11 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 · 20 citations in this view · $70,307 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 8095.0002 | 1 | 1 | $4,388 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8095.0010 | 1 | 1 | $4,388 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8095.001401 | 1 | 1 | $4,388 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8421.3005 | 1 | 1 | $4,388 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8421.200501 | 1 | 1 | $4,388 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8095.001403 | 1 | 1 | $4,388 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8421.60050101 | 1 | 1 | $4,388 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8421.90050201 | 1 | 1 | $4,388 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8421.0505 | 1 | 1 | $4,388 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8095.0018 | 1 | 1 | $4,388 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8093.0002 | 1 | 1 | $4,379 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 296-307-030(3)(F) | 1 | 1 | $3,853 | May 2026 | May 2026 |
| 29 CFR 8095.0004 | 1 | 1 | $3,713 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8092.0006 | 1 | 1 | $3,713 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 296-24-75003(1) | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 |
| 296-800-15030 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 |
| 29 CFR 8036.0005 | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Dec 2005 | Dec 2005 |
| 29 CFR 8032.0005 | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Dec 2005 | Dec 2005 |
| 29 CFR 8035.0005 | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Dec 2005 | Dec 2005 |
| 29 CFR 0620.7005 | 1 | 1 | $1,375 | Sep 2001 | Sep 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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 4244 within WA. Peer group: 740 employers. This establishment has 63 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO. 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 WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2005 | HEART,REPAIR,BRAKE,ELECTRICAL,ELECTROCUTED,ELECTRICAL WORK,ELECTRIC SHOCKFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Jul 19, 2005 | CARDIOVASC SYSTEM,HEART,REPAIR,BRAKE,ELECTRICAL,ELECTROCUTED,ELECTRIC SHOCKFatality | 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 8 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 WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in WA — for WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO, 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 WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO 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 · 5 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-RC-069339 | Representation election | Nov 2011 | Jan 2012 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-025702 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 1998 | Mar 2005 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-025685 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 1998 | Mar 2005 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-025598 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 1997 | Mar 2005 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-025441 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 1997 | Mar 2005 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-024841 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 1996 | Dec 1999 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
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 WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO. 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 WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2026-03-09 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $3,853 | |
| 2024-10-08 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2024-06-21 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2023-06-08 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-04-01 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2020-11-12 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2020-09-25 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-07-03 | Referral | 3 | 2 | $4,000 | |
| 2015-04-16 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-11-02 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $2,000 | |
| 2011-11-17 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-02-07 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-02-07 | Referral | 18 | 15 | $55,679 | |
| 2009-12-31 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-03-19 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-07-20 | Accident | 4 | 3 | $5,400 | |
| 2005-07-20 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-02-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-02-08 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $700 | |
| 2003-01-14 | Planned | 11 | 7 | $4,400 | |
| 2001-10-24 | Follow-up | 1 | — | $100 | |
| 2001-08-28 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $1,375 | |
| 2001-02-26 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $1,500 | |
| 1999-05-11 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-05-05 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-04-27 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-07-07 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $800 | |
| 1994-11-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-02-26 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-03-19 | Planned | 11 | 1 | $160 |
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 WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO 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 WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO's OSHA violation history?
- WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO has 31 OSHA inspections on record with 63 violations and $79,966.5 in total penalties.
- How does WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO's safety record compare to its industry?
- WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO operates in the fresh fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.
- Has WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE CO.