Kern Medical Center Safety Record
Bakersfield, CA · Health Care & Social Assistance
Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.
Last inspected 05/31/2012
According to OSHA enforcement records, Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, California has 24 workplace safety violations across 18 inspections, with 1 classified as serious and $9,580 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1991 to 2012.
About This Safety Record
Kern Medical Center, located in Bakersfield, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2012. 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 24 violations on file, 1 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $9,580.
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.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/31/2012 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 4 | $1,400 |
| 12/07/2011 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 11 | $6,410 |
| 05/23/2011 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 03/08/2011 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 06/08/2007 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 4 | $1,585 |
| 05/23/2002 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/12/2000 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/04/1999 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/10/1996 | Follow-Up? | Bakersfield, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/25/1996 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 1 | $185 |
| 08/11/1995 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 1 | $0 |
| 11/16/1994 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 11/10/1994 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/14/1993 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 03/12/1993 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 1 | $0 |
| 06/12/1992 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/21/1992 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 1 | $0 |
| 02/11/1991 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 1 | $0 |
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