This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Betteravia Farms Safety Record

Santa Maria, CA · Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

C

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 10/28/2013

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Betteravia Farms in Santa Maria, California has 27 workplace safety violations across 24 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $5,465 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1988 to 2013.

Betteravia Farms, located in Santa Maria, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 27 violations on file, 9 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,465.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

27 Violations
24 Inspections
9 Serious
$5,465 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
18 ($425)
Serious?
9 ($5,040)
1928.0110 OSHA Standard
Cited in 11 inspections (15 total) since 1988
OSHA initially proposed $10,365 in penalties for Betteravia Farms, later reduced to $5,465 — a 47% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1928.0110 OSHA Standard
15 citations $390
3664. B OSHA Standard
1 citation
3441. B OSHA Standard
1 citation $750
3441. A OSHA Standard
1 citation
3395. F03 OSHA Standard
1 citation $225
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/28/2013 Complaint? Santa Maria, CA 0 $0
07/17/2013 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 0 $0
07/17/2013 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 0 $0
09/24/2012 Complaint? Santa Maria, CA 2 $225
08/25/2006 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 0 $0
03/07/2005 Accident? Santa Maria, CA 0 $0
06/24/2002 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 0 $0
11/09/2000 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 0 $0
10/19/1999 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 0 $0
08/06/1999 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 1 $750
06/25/1998 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 0 $0
02/01/1993 Accident? Santa Maria, CA 7 $4,100
01/25/1991 Accident? Santa Maria, CA 2 $0
12/04/1990 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 3 $390
12/04/1990 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 1 $0
12/03/1990 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 1 $0
02/09/1989 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 2 $0
12/20/1988 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 2 $0
12/20/1988 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 1 $0
12/13/1988 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 1 $0
12/13/1988 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 1 $0
12/13/1988 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 1 $0
12/13/1988 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 1 $0
12/13/1988 Planned? Santa Maria, CA 1 $0

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