Kern Steel Fabrication Safety Record
Bakersfield, CA · Manufacturing
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 10/02/2025
According to OSHA enforcement records, Kern Steel Fabrication in Bakersfield, California has 30 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $4,015 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 2025.
About This Safety Record
Kern Steel Fabrication in Bakersfield, California has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Kern Steel Fabrication among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.
19 of the 30 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. California workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
Violation Breakdown
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in California
Workers injured on the job in California may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, lost wages, vocational rehabilitation, supplemental job displacement benefits.
- Filing deadline: 1 year from injury date
- Important: Must report injury to employer within 30 days; employer must provide claim form within 1 day
- Statute: Cal. Labor Code §§ 3200-6002
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in California, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Kern Steel Fabrication in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 04/08/2003 | Accident? | Bakersfield, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 02/25/1997 | Accident? | Bakersfield, CA | 2 | $1,135 |
| 11/17/1995 | Complaint? | Bakersfield, CA | 3 | $700 |
| 09/29/1994 | Accident? | Bakersfield, CA | 1 | $200 |
| 01/11/1989 | Planned? | Bakersfield, CA | 24 | $1,980 |
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