This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2015. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Newstar Fresh Foods Safety Record

Salinas, 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 04/16/2015

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Newstar Fresh Foods in Salinas, California has 32 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 4 classified as serious and $29,780 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1999 to 2015.

Newstar Fresh Foods, located in Salinas, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2015. 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 32 violations on file, 4 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $29,780.

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.

32 Violations
14 Inspections
4 Serious
$29,780 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
28 ($12,005)
Serious?
4 ($17,775)
3650. T09 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2014
OSHA initially proposed $81,080 in penalties for Newstar Fresh Foods, later reduced to $29,780 — a 63% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
3650. T09 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,275
6151. C01 OSHA Standard
1 citation
5194. E01 OSHA Standard
1 citation
5189. O OSHA Standard
1 citation
5164. A OSHA Standard
1 citation $560
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/16/2015 Complaint? Salinas, CA 0 $0
09/15/2014 Unprogrammed Related? Salinas, CA 2 $1,275
03/27/2014 Unprogrammed Related? Salinas, CA 1 $0
02/13/2014 Accident? Salinas, CA 3 $2,550
01/22/2014 Accident? Salinas, CA 5 $9,350
05/18/2012 Complaint? Salinas, CA 9 $11,365
05/18/2012 Complaint? Salinas, CA 0 $0
04/26/2012 Accident? Salinas, CA 1 $150
11/17/2009 Accident? Salinas, CA 1 $375
05/28/2008 Planned? Salinas, CA 6 $785
04/10/2008 Accident? Salinas, CA 0 $0
11/19/2007 Accident? Salinas, CA 1 $3,375
07/14/2003 Planned? Salinas, CA 0 $0
11/29/1999 Complaint? Salinas, CA 3 $555

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