This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Humboldt Creamery Safety Record

Fortuna, CA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 08/04/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Humboldt Creamery in Fortuna, California has 44 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 5 classified as serious and $21,975 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1993 to 2009.

Humboldt Creamery, located in Fortuna, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 44 violations on file, 5 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $21,975.

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.

44 Violations
8 Inspections
5 Serious
$21,975 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
39 ($14,475)
Serious?
5 ($7,500)
2340.0016 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2005
2340.0023 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1993
4002. A OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1993
6151. C01 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2005
OSHA initially proposed $44,805 in penalties for Humboldt Creamery, later reduced to $21,975 — a 51% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5189. F01 OSHA Standard
3 citations $3,375
6151. C01 OSHA Standard
2 citations $185
5194. F04 OSHA Standard
2 citations $370
4002. A OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,315
2340.0023 OSHA Standard
2 citations $810
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/04/2009 Planned? Fortuna, CA 3 $375
10/02/2008 Complaint? Fortuna, CA 0 $0
05/13/2008 Complaint? Fortuna, CA 0 $0
02/22/2008 Accident? Fortuna, CA 0 $0
09/22/2005 Complaint? Fortuna, CA 0 $0
07/27/2005 Planned? Fortuna, CA 34 $20,405
03/12/2003 Complaint? Fortuna, CA 0 $0
04/05/1993 Complaint? Fortuna, CA 7 $1,195

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