CALIFORNIA DRIED FRUIT, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CALIFORNIA DRIED FRUIT, INC. — a fruit and vegetable canning facility located at 1303 S CORNELIA, FRESNO, CA 93723 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $475.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-02-20.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $475.00 is 94% below the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311421). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 43th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 27, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 1, 2020. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $475.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $475 penalty is higher than 13% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311421 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,616.
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What OSHA violations was CALIFORNIA DRIED FRUIT, INC. cited for?
CALIFORNIA DRIED FRUIT, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $475.00. The inspection opened on 2020-02-20.
How much was CALIFORNIA DRIED FRUIT, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $475.00 against CALIFORNIA DRIED FRUIT, INC. in FRESNO, CA. Average per citation: $237.50.
Is CALIFORNIA DRIED FRUIT, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CALIFORNIA DRIED FRUIT, INC. has a risk score of 1 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Fruit and Vegetable Canning facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $475.00 is below the industry average.