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CLOUGHERTY PACKING LLC DBA / FARMER JOHN
$96,965
penalties
83
viol.
46
insp.

CLOUGHERTY PACKING LLC DBA / FARMER JOHN

3883 S SOTO ST, VERNON, CA 90058NAICS 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

Inspections
46
Dec 1972 to Aug 2017 · 42 safety, 4 health
Violations
83
across 46 inspections
Penalties on record
$96,965
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 17Willful 0Repeat 0Other 66

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Inspection records

Mar 9, 2007Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#126065838$6351 viol.

Inspection #126065838

Dates

Opened
Mar 9, 2007
Closing Conference Date
Apr 27, 2007
Closed
May 24, 2008

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
200
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$635
Penalties on Record
$635
Site Address
3883 S Soto St, Vernon, CA 90058
Industry
311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

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.

AmputationMar 6, 2007

Employee amputates fingers in packaging machine

Injury: AmputationBody part: Finger(s)Source: MachineEvent: Caught In or Between

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010014601
Thermo-Setting Plastic Molding Presses
Other12$635$635May 2, 2007--
Jun 1, 2006Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#307168641$6001 viol.

Inspection #307168641

Dates

Opened
Jun 1, 2006
Closing Conference Date
Nov 2, 2006
Closed
Dec 5, 2006

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
180
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$600
Penalties on Record
$600
Site Address
3883 S Soto St, Vernon, CA 90058
Industry
311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

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.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010013704
Securing Loads
Other11$600$600Dec 21, 2006--
Dec 1, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#307163410$00 viol.

Inspection #307163410

Dates

Opened
Dec 1, 2004
Closing Conference Date
Dec 2, 2004
Closed
Jan 11, 2005

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,200
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3049 E Vernon Ave, Vernon, CA 90058
Industry
311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

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.

Sep 16, 2004Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#307162602$2,2854 viol.

Inspection #307162602

Dates

Opened
Sep 16, 2004
Closing Conference Date
Jan 21, 2005
Contested
Feb 18, 2005
Final Order
Oct 6, 2005
Closed
Feb 8, 2008

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,300
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$32,805
Penalties on Record
$2,285
Site Address
3049 E Vernon Ave, Vernon, CA 90058
Industry
311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

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.

HospitalizationSep 1, 2004

Employee is injured in violent chemical rection

Injury: Burn (Chemical)Body part: MultipleSource: Chemical Liquids/VaporsEvent: Other

Violations

Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015194
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 5194 E01
Other13$185$185Feb 21, 2005Feb 18, 2005Oct 6, 2005
020015162
Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment
OSHA citation code: 5162 B
Other13$5,060$700Jan 31, 2005Feb 18, 2005Oct 6, 2005
030015194
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 5194 H02
Other11$5,060$700Jan 31, 2005Feb 18, 2005Oct 6, 2005
040015167
Equipment and Processes Involving Hazardous Substances
OSHA citation code: 5167 A
Other13$22,500$700Jan 31, 2005Feb 18, 2005Oct 6, 2005
Apr 30, 2004Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#307161224$00 viol.

Inspection #307161224

Dates

Opened
Apr 30, 2004
Closing Conference Date
Oct 18, 2004
Closed
Apr 15, 2005

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,300
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3049 E Vernon Ave, Vernon, CA 90058
Industry
311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

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.

AmputationApr 21, 2004

Employee amputates fingertip in meat cutter

Injury: AmputationBody part: Hand(s)Source: MachineEvent: Caught In or Between
Mar 17, 2004Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#307160481$18,1758 viol.

Inspection #307160481

Dates

Opened
Mar 17, 2004
Closing Conference Date
Sep 7, 2004
Contested
Sep 24, 2004
Closed
Oct 11, 2006

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,300
Related Activity
2 accidents

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
8
Violation Types
2 serious, 6 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$46,895
Penalties on Record
$18,175
Site Address
3049 E Vernon Ave, Vernon, CA 90058
Industry
311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

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.

HospitalizationMar 11, 2004

Employee is injured in fall down elevator shaft

Injury: Burn (Chemical)Body part: Body SystemSource: Hoisting ApparatusEvent: Fall (From Elevation)

Enforcement Outcome

Citation contest activity appears on Sep 24, 2004. Final orders are recorded through Oct 7, 2005. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010012320.5
Energizing (or Re-Energizing) Equipment or Systems
OSHA citation code: 23200005 A
Other113$850$850Oct 1, 2004--
010023001
OSHA citation code: 3001 C
Other113$425$425Oct 1, 2004--
010033328
Machinery and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 3328 G
Other28$850$850Oct 1, 2004--
020012320.4
De-Energized Equipment or Systems
OSHA citation code: 23200004 A
Serious27$7,650$7,650Oct 1, 2004--
030013001
OSHA citation code: 3001 B03
Other49$5,735$700Oct 1, 2004Sep 24, 2004Oct 7, 2005

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Oct 24, 2002Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#126178193$00 viol.

Inspection #126178193

Dates

Opened
Oct 24, 2002
Closing Conference Date
Feb 3, 2003
Closed
Feb 3, 2003

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
1,200
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3049 E Vernon Ave, Vernon, CA 90058
Industry
311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

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.

Sep 11, 2002Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#300779980$18,3753 viol.

Inspection #300779980

Dates

Opened
Sep 11, 2002
Closing Conference Date
Jan 16, 2003
Contested
Feb 14, 2003
Closed
Jul 26, 2005

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
1,400
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$18,655
Penalties on Record
$18,375
Site Address
3049 E Vernon Ave, Vernon, CA 90058
Industry
311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

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.

HospitalizationAug 19, 2002

Employee's foot is crushed in carcass conveyor

Injury: FractureBody part: Foot/AnkleSource: MachineEvent: Caught In or Between

Enforcement Outcome

Citation contest activity appears on Feb 14, 2003. Final orders are recorded through Apr 20, 2004. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.

Violations

Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010013203
Injury and Illness Prevention Program
OSHA citation code: 3203 B02
Other124$375$375Feb 5, 2003--
010024051
Projecting Shaft Ends
OSHA citation code: 4051 A
Other14$280$0Feb 5, 2003Feb 14, 2003Apr 20, 2004
020014002
Moving Parts of Machinery or Equipment
OSHA citation code: 4002 A
Serious104$18,000$18,000Jan 29, 2003Feb 14, 2003Apr 20, 2004
Apr 2, 2002Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#300779105$6502 viol.

Inspection #300779105

Dates

Opened
Apr 2, 2002
Closing Conference Date
Aug 26, 2002
Contested
Sep 20, 2002
Final Order
Feb 6, 2004
Closed
Oct 19, 2004

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,300
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$14,400
Penalties on Record
$650
Site Address
3049 E Vernon Ave, Vernon, CA 90058
Industry
311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

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.

AmputationMar 22, 2002

Employee injures finger in meat band saw

Injury: AmputationBody part: Finger(s)Source: MachineEvent: Struck By

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010014051
Projecting Shaft Ends
OSHA citation code: 4051 A
Other54$7,200$325Sep 11, 2002Sep 20, 2002Feb 6, 2004
020014543
Guarding of Meat Cutting Band Saw Blades
Other24$7,200$325Sep 11, 2002Sep 20, 2002Feb 6, 2004
May 23, 2001Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#126104983$1,7103 viol.

Inspection #126104983

Dates

Opened
May 23, 2001
Closing Conference Date
Nov 7, 2001
Contested
Jan 9, 2002
Closed
Jun 20, 2005

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,000
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$18,960
Penalties on Record
$1,710
Site Address
3049 E Vernon Ave, Vernon, CA 90058
Industry
311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

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.

AmputationHospitalizationMay 9, 2001

Employee sustains amputation while using poly clip machine

Injury: AmputationBody part: Finger(s)Source: MachineEvent: Caught In or Between

Enforcement Outcome

Citation contest activity appears on Jan 9, 2002. Final orders are recorded through Nov 18, 2002. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.

Violations

Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001342
Reporting Work-Connected Fatalities and Serious Injuries
OSHA citation code: 342 A
Other11$400$400Nov 20, 2001--
010022340.24
Discontinued Circuits
Other11$560$560Nov 28, 2001--
020013328
Machinery and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 3328 C
Other11$18,000$750Nov 28, 2001Jan 9, 2002Nov 18, 2002
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About these records

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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.

OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.

OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.

Understanding These Penalties

The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.

Standards cited

3314The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout10 citations · $11,560
3203Injury and Illness Prevention Program7 citations · $2,450
5194Hazard Communication6 citations · $1,585

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer1.8
Industry average2.6
Penalties per inspection
This employer$2,108
Industry average$3,488

Food Manufacturing, 24,362 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

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