City record, Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections

Guadalupe Cal/OSHA Inspections

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.,

Every Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspection of employers in Guadalupe since 2000: 102 inspections, 136 citations, $149,770 in penalties, newest first.

Every Cal/OSHA and federal OSHA inspection of a California workplace opened since 2000: 238,466 inspections of 122,854 employers, 447,188 citations, $586,238,760 in penalties, 5,717 deaths investigated.

Cal/OSHA inspections in Guadalupe at a glance

Employers in Guadalupe account for 102 Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections since 2000, 51 of which produced citations (50%): 136 citations, 20 serious, $149,770 in penalties after appeals, and 0 worker deaths investigated. In the last 12 months 5 inspections opened. The industries inspected most here are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (34), (28), Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (17).

All inspections, newest first

102 inspections, page 1 of 2. Click a date for the citations.

EmployerOpenedWhyResultPenalty
Gordon Sand CO.Sep 23, 2026Plannedopen, no citations yet0
Taylor FarmsAug 19, 2026Plannedopen, no citations yet0
Acquistapace Harvesting IncJul 10, 2026Plannedopen, no citations yet0
Adam Bros. Farming, Inc.Apr 30, 2026Plannedopen, no citations yet0
E & A FarmingMar 12, 2026Planned3 citations$1,590
BYRD Harvest, Inc.Jun 17, 2025Fatality or catastrophe3 citations$2,400
Red Diamond Cooling, IncNov 22, 2024Planned5 citations$1,505
Hernandez Drywall, Inc.May 29, 2024Accidentno citations0
Tri Valley Vegetable Harvesting Inc.Aug 18, 2023Accident2 citations$1,300
United Staffing Associates, LLCMar 10, 2023Accidentno citations0
Taylor Farms Retail, Inc.Mar 10, 2023Unprogrammed relatedno citations0
BYRD Harvest, Inc.Feb 8, 2022Accident2 citations 1 serious$23,000
Ameri-KleenMay 6, 2021Complaint2 citations$725
Curation Foods, IncApr 27, 2021Unprogrammed related1 citation$250
United Staffing Associates, LLCApr 27, 2021Accidentno citations0
Romodome IncJan 25, 2021Plannedno inspection made0
Curation Foods, IncAug 21, 2020Unprogrammed related1 citation 1 serious$4,385
United Staffing Associates, LLCAug 21, 2020Accidentno citations0
Plantel Nurseries, IncorporatedJul 8, 2020Referralno citations0
Gordon Sand CO.Jan 8, 2020Planned2 citations$215
Pacific Harvest Inc.Dec 11, 2018Unprogrammed related1 citation0
Apio, Inc.Oct 11, 2018Complaint1 citation0
Midstate Harvesting Inc.May 14, 2018Accident1 citation 1 serious$14,400
Plantel Nurseries, IncorporatedDec 16, 2017Referralno citations0
Alco HarvestingDec 16, 2017Referralno citations0
Rancho Nuevo Harvesting, Inc.Dec 15, 2017Referralno citations0
Gordon Sand CO.Nov 29, 2017Plannedno citations0
Gordon Sand CO.Feb 13, 2017Plannedno citations0
Apio, Inc.Jun 28, 2016Planned5 citations$1,650
Gordon Sand CO.Mar 16, 2016Plannedno citations0
Acquistapace Harvesting IncJan 7, 2016Complaint1 citation$325
Foothill Packing, Inc.Sep 1, 2015Complaintno citations0
Pacific Harvest Inc.Feb 2, 2015Accident2 citations 2 serious$10,120
Apio, Inc.Feb 2, 2015Unprogrammed relatedno citations0
Gordon Sand CO.Sep 3, 2014Plannedno citations0
Apio, Inc.Aug 25, 2014Unprogrammed related2 citations$5,375
Pacific Harvest Inc.Aug 25, 2014Accident1 citation$420
Earth Kist FarmsApr 3, 2014Accident3 citations 1 serious$5,430
G & S FarmsSep 26, 2013Planned1 citation$750
Apio, Inc.Dec 28, 2012Unprogrammed relatedno citations0
Rancho Harvest, Labor ContractorNov 28, 2012Complaintno citations0
Smith Packing, Inc.Sep 11, 2012Planned1 citation$875
Smith Packing, Inc.Aug 15, 2012Accident3 citations 1 serious$5,620
Gordon Sand CO.May 23, 2012Plannedno citations0
Rancho Alegre Berry Farm IncAug 10, 2011Planned1 citation$100
Rancho Pacific Berry IncAug 10, 2011Referralno citations0
Ocean Front Farms, LLCJan 10, 2011Unprogrammed related2 citations 1 serious$10,885
Valley Growers & PackersJan 10, 2011Unprogrammed relatedno citations0
Rancho Harvest, Inc.Oct 14, 2010Accident5 citations 1 serious$10,175
Gordon Sand CO.Aug 25, 2010Plannedno citations0
Hacienda Harvesting Inc.Jul 22, 2010Accident2 citations$1,495
Gordon Sand CO.May 7, 2009Planned2 citations 1 repeat$550
Gordon Sand CO.Jan 13, 2009Follow-upno citations0
Gordon Sand CO.Sep 25, 2008Plannedopen, no citations yet0
Lindsey Ice CO Inc dba Puritan Ice CompanySep 3, 2008Programmed relatedno citations0
California AG SpecialistOct 25, 2007Planned1 citation$410
Hacienda Harvesting Inc.Oct 25, 2007Planned3 citations$280
BYRD Harvest, Inc.Oct 25, 2007Planned1 citation$185
Apio, Inc.Mar 12, 2007Complaintno citations0
Premiere Harvest Inc.Mar 12, 2007Unprogrammed relatedno citations0
Gordon Sand CO.Jan 9, 2007Plannedno citations0
Moody Western CoolingJun 1, 2006Unprogrammed related5 citations$500
Apio, Inc.Jun 1, 2006Complaintno citations0
Gordon Sand CO.Oct 31, 2005Follow-up8 citations$6,310
John Cravens Plastering IncAug 18, 2005Programmed related3 citations 2 serious$5,550
Vernon & Associates IncAug 18, 2005Planned4 citations 2 serious$3,320
Gordon Sand CO.Apr 25, 2005Planned1 citation$225
Lindsey Ice CO Inc dba Puritan Ice CompanyOct 26, 2004Planned15 citations$1,905
Coastal PalletFeb 4, 2004Accident8 citations 1 serious$3,315
Gordon Sand CO.Jan 27, 2004Plannedno citations0
Rancho Harvest, Inc.Oct 16, 2003Complaint1 citation0
Puritan Ice COJun 26, 2003Accident5 citations 2 serious$11,035
Gordon Sand CO.Nov 26, 2002Complaint2 citations$520
Gordon Sand CO.Nov 6, 2002Plannedno citations0
West Coast HarvestingJun 24, 2002Plannedno citations0
Apio, Inc.Apr 10, 2002Complaintno citations0
C. B. LaborMar 27, 2002Planned7 citations 1 serious$6,525
Plantel Nurseries, IncorporatedMar 27, 2002Planned3 citations$370
Sun Devil's Labor ContractorMar 27, 2002Plannedno citations0
West Coast HarvestingMar 26, 2002Plannedno citations0
Hacienda Harvesting Inc.Mar 26, 2002Plannedno citations0
Gordon Sand Company/Guadalupe DivisionJan 23, 2002Plannedno citations0
DandipacOct 17, 2001Plannedno citations0
Jerry Hayes Concrete PumpingSep 4, 2001Accident2 citations$300
Puritan Ice COAug 15, 2001Accident1 citation 1 serious0
L & C HarvestingJun 8, 2001Planned1 citation$150
Arquimiro Casa & Carolyn ChiltonJun 7, 2001Plannedno citations0
Betteravia FarmsJun 6, 2001Planned1 citation$175
Gordon Sand CO.May 17, 2001Plannedno citations0
West Coast HarvestMay 2, 2001Plannedno citations0
West Coast HarvestMay 1, 2001Planned1 citation$280
Los Dos Valles HarvestingMay 1, 2001Planned1 citation$200
L & C HarvestingMay 1, 2001Plannedno citations0
Sun DevilsJan 25, 2001Accidentno citations0
B and T Service Station ContractorsNov 1, 2000Plannedno citations0
Freitas BrothersSep 12, 2000Accident2 citations$325
Vista Hermosa HarvestAug 9, 2000Planned1 citation 1 serious$750
Los Dos VallesAug 9, 2000Planned1 citation$100
West Coast HarvestingAug 9, 2000Plannedno citations0
Rancho Laguna Farms, Inc.Aug 9, 2000Plannedno citations0

Largest penalties in Guadalupe

EmployerInspectionsCitationsPenaltiesDeathsLatest
BYRD Harvest, Inc.36$25,5850Jun 17, 2025
Midstate Harvesting Inc.11$14,4000May 14, 2018
Puritan Ice CO26$11,0350Jun 26, 2003
Ocean Front Farms, LLC12$10,8850Jan 10, 2011
Pacific Harvest Inc.34$10,5400Dec 11, 2018
Rancho Harvest, Inc.26$10,1750Oct 14, 2010
Gordon Sand CO.1815$7,8200Sep 23, 2026
Apio, Inc.88$7,0250Oct 11, 2018
C. B. Labor17$6,5250Mar 27, 2002
Smith Packing, Inc.24$6,4950Sep 11, 2012
John Cravens Plastering Inc13$5,5500Aug 18, 2005
Earth Kist Farms13$5,4300Apr 3, 2014
Curation Foods, Inc22$4,6350Apr 27, 2021
MJD LLC13$3,5000Jan 5, 2000
Vernon & Associates Inc14$3,3200Aug 18, 2005
Coastal Pallet18$3,3150Feb 4, 2004
Lindsey Ice CO Inc dba Puritan Ice Company215$1,9050Sep 3, 2008
Hacienda Harvesting Inc.35$1,7750Jul 22, 2010
E & A Farming13$1,5900Mar 12, 2026
Red Diamond Cooling, Inc15$1,5050Nov 22, 2024

Rules cited most in Guadalupe

By year opened

YearInspectionsWith citationsCitationsPenaltiesDeaths
2026513$1,5900
2025113$2,4000
2024215$1,5050
2023312$1,3000
2022112$23,0000
2021423$9750
2020423$4,6000
2018333$14,4000
2017500$00
2016326$1,9750
2015312$10,1200
2014436$11,2250
2013111$7500
2012524$6,4950
2011423$10,9850
2010327$11,6700
2009212$5500
2008200$00
2007635$8750
2006215$5000
20054416$15,4050
20043223$5,2200
2003226$11,0350
200210312$7,4150
20011267$1,1050
2000847$4,6750

Your rights when the hazard is real in Guadalupe

You can report it, and the employer may not touch you for it. Any worker can file a confidential complaint with the nearest Cal/OSHA district office, by phone, online or in writing, and can ask that the employer not be told who complained. Firing, demoting, cutting hours, threatening or otherwise punishing a worker for a safety complaint, for reporting an injury, for testifying or for asking for a Cal/OSHA inspection is unlawful retaliation under Labor Code 6310; a complaint to the Labor Commissioner's Retaliation Complaint Investigation unit must be filed within one year, and a civil lawsuit is also available.

You can refuse work that would violate a safety standard and create a real and apparent hazard to you or your coworkers, and the employer may not retaliate for that refusal (Labor Code 6311). Say why in writing if you can, name the rule or the hazard, and keep a copy.

Every employer must have a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (Title 8, section 3203), train workers on the hazards of their jobs, provide protective equipment at no cost, and give workers access to the exposure and medical records that concern them. Outdoor workplaces need a heat illness plan with water, shade and rest (section 3395); indoor ones above 82 degrees need the indoor rule (section 3396); and since July 2024 nearly every employer needs a workplace violence prevention plan (Labor Code 6401.9).

An injury itself is a workers' compensation claim, handled separately from anything on this page. What this firm handles is the employment side: the retaliation, the firing after the injury report, the wage and hour problems that usually travel with an unsafe workplace. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, California inspections opened through Oct 27, 2026. County is assigned from the worksite ZIP code. Back to the safety tracker.

About this data: Records come from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement datasets (inspection, violation, accident and accident injury tables), which carry Cal/OSHA's state-plan inspections alongside federal ones. We load every inspection of a California worksite opened since January 1, 2000 and refresh it weekly. Employer names, addresses and industry codes are as the inspecting office recorded them; similar names are grouped where they clearly refer to the same employer. A citation can be reduced, vacated or withdrawn on appeal, and an inspection can stay open for months, so a record can change. Penalties shown as "current" reflect the latest status in the federal file. This page is public information about the employer's regulatory record, not legal advice and not a statement that any person was harmed or any law broken beyond what the record states.

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