Sonoma Valley Foods Safety Record

Santa Rosa, CA · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 03/28/2018

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Sonoma Valley Foods in Santa Rosa, California has 27 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 6 classified as serious and $93,865 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2015 to 2018.

Sonoma Valley Foods in Santa Rosa, 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 Sonoma Valley Foods 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.

6 of the 27 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.

9.0 Sonoma Valley Foods violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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27 Violations
3 Inspections
6 Serious
$93,865 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
19 ($9,040)
Serious?
6 ($27,225)
Repeat?
2 ($57,600)
3314.(C) OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2015
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 27 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $123,800 in penalties for Sonoma Valley Foods, later reduced to $93,865 — a 24% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
3314.(C) OSHA Standard
2 citations $43,200
3203.(B)( OSHA Standard
2 citations $500
6151.(E)( OSHA Standard
1 citation $250
5194.(E) OSHA Standard
1 citation $280
5162.(A) OSHA Standard
1 citation $3,375

Workers' Compensation in California

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Sonoma Valley Foods in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/28/2018 Accident? Santa Rosa, CA 0 $0
02/14/2018 Accident? Santa Rosa, CA 23 $76,465
07/27/2015 Accident? Santa Rosa, CA 4 $17,400

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