Oxnard, California · Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage · NAICS 493120
Western Precooling Systems has 6 OSHA inspections on record in California, the first in 1999.
OSHA's last visit started on Nov 6, 2025 as part of a related case, in Oxnard.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 9 citation items: 3 serious and 6 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $25,180 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $22,430, down 11%.
For context, across all transportation and warehousing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,555. Western Precooling Systems averages $1,578 over 3 cited inspections in that time.
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Watch this company1560 Mountain View Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036 · Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $185 | $150 | Apr 20, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3999(H) |
Serious | $6,750 | $4,050 | Apr 20, 2026 | Final |
761 Commercial Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030 · Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3590 W. Lehman Rd, Tracy, CA 95304 · Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 5189(J)(4)(B) |
Other-than-serious | $130 | $115 | Nov 22, 2024 | Final |
175 N. First Street, El Centro, CA 92243 · Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3210(B) |
Other-than-serious | $420 | $420 | Apr 29, 2019 | Final |
1001 Commercial Ave, Oxnard, CA 93030 · Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 14, 2009: Employee partially amputates big toe in conveyor
On May 14, 2009, Employee #1, with Western Precooling Systems, was working on th e "Transfresh" conveyor system, where the pallets of fruit were packaged and sea led. Employee #1 was standing on a platform on the east side of the roller and w as using a heavy duty stapler to staple the plastic sheet to the bottom of the p allets on one side. A coworker was performing the same type of stapling on the o ther side. Employee #1 was having trouble with his stapler, and he decided to cr oss over the conveyor to get another stapler. Employee #1 stepped onto the turnt able portion of the conveyor to ride to the other side, and his left foot became caught between the turning table and the stationary metal cover on the conveyor at the transition from the rollers. Employee's left big toe was amputated to th e last knuckle and the second toe lost the nail. He was hospitalized for about 1 2 hours and had surgery on his toes.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3203 B02 |
Other-than-serious | $325 | $325 | Nov 9, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4002 A |
Serious | $16,200 | $16,200 | Nov 9, 2009 | Closed |
2040 Guadalupe Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 5144 C01 |
Other-than-serious | $165 | $165 | Dec 15, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 5189 H04 |
Other-than-serious | $165 | $165 | Dec 15, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 5144 D01 B |
Serious | $840 | $840 | Dec 15, 1999 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
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