Fresh Express, Inc. has 31 OSHA inspections on record in California, the first in 1992.
OSHA's last visit started on Aug 2, 2023 after a complaint, in Salinas.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 66 citation items: 13 serious and 53 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $144,905 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $50,700, down 65%.
For context, across all farming, fishing and forestry employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $1,440. Fresh Express, Inc. averages $7,043 over 6 cited inspections in that time.
Fresh Express, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
Inspection 343685681 OPENED DEC 27, 2018Closed
Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 300 employees at the site · Closed Mar 21, 2019
900 East Blanco Road, Salinas, CA 93901 · Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 340524958 OPENED APR 6, 2015Closed
Unprogrammed related · Partial · Safety · 700 employees at the site · Closed Sep 9, 2015
900 East Blanco Road, Salinas, CA 93901 · Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
23 older inspections
Inspection 315364828 OPENED AUG 25, 2011Closed
Accident · Partial · Safety · 750 employees at the site · Closed Nov 19, 2011
900 E. Blanco, Salinas, CA 93901 · Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 23, 2011: Employee amputates finger in spin dryer equipment
At 6:40 a.m. on August 23, 2011, an employee, a mechanic was doing preventive ma intenance work on the lettuce spin dryer equipment. He amputated his hand while working on the equipment. Upon further investigation, the employee failed to ens ure proper lockout and tagout procedures while performing his job duties. He was taken to Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital where he remained for more than 24 ho urs and treated for finger amputation.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3314 C |
Other-than-serious | $1,200 | $1,200 | Nov 2, 2011 | Closed |
Inspection 314147232 OPENED JUN 14, 2010Closed
Unprogrammed related · Partial · Health · 908 employees at the site · Closed Dec 6, 2010
900 East Blanco Road, Salinas, CA 93901 · Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311069496 OPENED MAY 9, 2008Closed
Planned · Complete · Health · 1,000 employees at the site · Closed Mar 1, 2009
900 East Blanco Road, Salinas, CA 93901 · Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 27, 2008 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 |
Other-than-serious | $280 | $280 | Sep 17, 2008 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 4650 E |
Other-than-serious | $560 | $560 | Sep 17, 2008 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 4650 F |
Other-than-serious | $560 | $0 | Sep 17, 2008 | Final |
Inspection 125917591 OPENED APR 2, 2008Closed
Unprogrammed related · Partial · Health · 4 employees at the site · Closed Jun 24, 2008
33 Malan Street, Brawley, CA 92227 · Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 309897619 OPENED OCT 12, 2006Closed
Complaint · Partial · Safety · 400 employees at the site · Closed Oct 23, 2008
900 East Blanco Road, Salinas, CA 93901 · Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3210 A |
Other-than-serious | $280 | $225 | Mar 29, 2007 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 4973 |
Other-than-serious | $185 | $150 | Mar 29, 2007 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4999 A |
Other-than-serious | $54,350 | $300 | Mar 29, 2007 | Final |
Inspection 119650992 OPENED OCT 13, 2005Closed
Complaint · Partial · Safety · 1,000 employees at the site · Closed Mar 8, 2006
900 East Blanco Road, Salinas, CA 93901 · Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 306358888 OPENED JUN 7, 2005Closed
Accident · No inspection · Safety · Closed Jun 7, 2005
16411 9th Street, Huron, CA 93234 · Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 119646479 OPENED APR 7, 2005Closed
Unprogrammed related · Partial · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed Jun 13, 2005
900 East Blanco Road, Salinas, CA 93901 · Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 119645950 OPENED AUG 17, 2004Closed
Accident · Partial · Safety · 900 employees at the site · Closed Sep 3, 2004
900 East Blanco Road, Salinas, CA 93901 · Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 19, 2004: Employee injures ankle in slip and fall
Employee #1 was inspecting apples for packing when she stepped onto or near a gr ated floor drain. She slipped and fell to the floor, fracturing her ankle. She w as hospitalized and surgery was required for her injury.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 125739870 OPENED JUL 14, 2003Closed
Planned · Partial · Safety · 1,200 employees at the site · Closed Jan 23, 2004
900 East Blanco Road, Salinas, CA 93901 · Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
No citations from this inspection.
No citations from this inspection.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 4002 A |
Other-than-serious | $450 | $450 | Jan 10, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 5162 C |
Other-than-serious | $225 | $225 | Jan 10, 2000 | Closed |
No citations from this inspection.
No citations from this inspection.
No citations from this inspection.
No citations from this inspection.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 5144 D 2 |
Other-than-serious | $280 | $0 | Feb 3, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 4002 A |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Dec 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 4650 E |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Dec 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 4851 A |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Dec 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 5097 A |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 5097 B01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 5097 C01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 5144 D02 |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Dec 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 5144 F01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 5194 E01 |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Dec 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 5098 A01 |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Dec 21, 1994 | Closed |
No citations from this inspection.
No citations from this inspection.
No citations from this inspection.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Jan 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3314 G |
Other-than-serious | $225 | $225 | Jan 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 3272 C |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Jan 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 5194 G01 |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Jan 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 3577 B |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Jan 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 3576 A |
Other-than-serious | $5 | $5 | Jan 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 4851 A |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Jan 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 |
Other-than-serious | $5 | $5 | Jan 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 5144 F01 |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Jan 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 5144 C |
Other-than-serious | $5 | $5 | Jan 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 4051 A |
Other-than-serious | $225 | $225 | Jan 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 |
Other-than-serious | $5 | $5 | Jan 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 |
Other-than-serious | $5 | $5 | Jan 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 5002 |
Serious | $625 | $625 | Jan 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 4070 A |
Serious | $750 | $750 | Jan 5, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 4, item 1 29 CFR 4075 A |
Serious | $50 | $50 | Jan 5, 1993 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Salinas site logged 14 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 644 workers: 2.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.0 for its industry. Those cases cost 199 days away from work.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.
