FOSTER FARMS DAIRY
415 KANSAS AVENUE, MODESTO, CA 95354 · NAICS 311512 Creamery Butter Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Jan 10, 2018#342871266Jan 10, 2018Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#342871266$6,0854 viol.4 violations$6,085 in penalties
Inspection #342871266
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 10, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 2018
- Final Order
- Mar 27, 2018
- Closed
- May 7, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 321
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,160
- Penalties on Record
- $6,085
- Site Address
- 415 Kansas Ave., Modesto, CA 95351
- Industry
- 311511 Fluid Milk Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee falls off a ladder
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3272(C) Aisles, Walkways, and Crawlways | Other | 1 | 10 | $200 | $160 | Apr 23, 2018 | - | Mar 27, 2018 |
| 01002 | 3340(C)(3) Accident Prevention Signs | Other | 3 | 10 | $400 | $325 | - | Mar 27, 2018 | |
| 02001 | 3999(C) Conveyors | Other | 3 | 10 | $7,200 | $2,000 | - | Mar 27, 2018 | |
| 03001 | 4002(A) Moving Parts of Machinery or Equipment | Serious | 3 | 10 | $360 | $3,600 | - | Mar 27, 2018 |
Mar 27, 2015#340497411Mar 27, 2015Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#340497411$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #340497411
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 27, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 14, 2015
- Closed
- Nov 9, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 415 Kansan Ave., Modesto, CA 95351
- Industry
- 311511 Fluid Milk Manufacturing
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Aug 9, 2010#312579691Aug 9, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#312579691$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #312579691
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 9, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 10, 2010
- Closed
- Aug 17, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 415 Kansas Ave, Modesto, CA 95351
- Industry
- 311511 Fluid Milk Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Feb 11, 2008#310549886Feb 11, 2008Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#310549886$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310549886
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 11, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 15, 2008
- Closed
- Feb 15, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 999
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 415 Kansas Ave, Modesto, CA 95351
- Industry
- 424430 Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's fingertip amputated while clearing machine
Jun 6, 2007#310546262Jun 6, 2007Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#310546262$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310546262
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 6, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 14, 2007
- Closed
- Jun 14, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 800
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 415 Kansas Ave, Modesto, CA 95351
- Industry
- 112120
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Mar 11, 2005#125813915Mar 11, 2005Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#125813915$6001 viol.1 violation$600 in penalties
Inspection #125813915
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 11, 2005
- Contested
- Jul 21, 2005
- Final Order
- Mar 28, 2006
- Closed
- Feb 1, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 365
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,000
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 415 Kansas Ave, Modesto, CA 95351
- Industry
- 311512 Creamery Butter Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is burned by hot water and steam
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 3314 The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout OSHA citation code: 3314 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | $600 | May 25, 2005 | Jul 21, 2005 | Mar 28, 2006 |
Nov 8, 2004#300817566Nov 8, 2004Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#300817566$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300817566
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 8, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 14, 2005
- Closed
- Mar 14, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 265
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 415 Kansas Ave, Modesto, CA 95351
- Industry
- 112320
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Jul 23, 1997#119800100Jul 23, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#119800100$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #119800100
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 23, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 1997
- Closed
- Aug 8, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 140
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 415 Kansas Avenue, Modesto, CA 95354
- Industry
- 311512 Creamery Butter Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Jun 23, 1997#119737088Jun 23, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#119737088$5,40012 viol.12 violations$5,400 in penalties
Inspection #119737088
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 23, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 17, 1997
- Closed
- Oct 27, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 58
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,850
- Penalties on Record
- $5,400
- Site Address
- 1707 Mchenry Ave., Modesto, CA 95350
- Industry
- 311512 Creamery Butter Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 14301 Log and Summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses OSHA citation code: 14301 B | Other | 1 | 15 | $375 | $300 | Aug 19, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 502 Warning Signs OSHA citation code: 502 A | Other | 1 | 25 | $185 | $150 | Aug 19, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 2510.7 Receptacles OSHA citation code: 25100007 A | Other | 1 | 3 | $185 | $225 | Aug 19, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4845 General Precautions OSHA citation code: 4845 B | Other | 1 | 3 | $280 | $150 | Aug 19, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 5162 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment OSHA citation code: 5162 C | Other | 1 | 15 | $280 | $225 | Aug 19, 1997 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 10, 1997#119799872Feb 10, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#119799872$7503 viol.3 violations$750 in penalties
Inspection #119799872
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 10, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 10, 1997
- Closed
- Jul 16, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 180
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $750
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- 415 Kansas Avenue, Modesto, CA 95354
- Industry
- 311512 Creamery Butter Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 14305 Annual Summary OSHA citation code: 14305 A | Other | 1 | 180 | $300 | $300 | Feb 17, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5194 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 5194 F 4 A | Other | 5 | 5 | $300 | $300 | Mar 7, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 3314 The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout OSHA citation code: 3314 F 2 | Other | 1 | 10 | $150 | $150 | Feb 24, 1997 | - | - |
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10 inspections, 1997 to 2018. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Food Manufacturing, 24,362 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.