Richmond, CA
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Richmond, CA has 66 employers tracked by OSHA with 207 total inspections and $1.9M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Richmond
Workplace safety enforcement records in Richmond, CA span 66 employers and 207 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 3.1 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 461 violations — a rate of 2.23 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $1.9M, averaging $29K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. alone accounts for $1.4M in current OSHA penalties, representing 71.7% of the citywide total. The 461 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Richmond typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 66 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Richmond
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. Manufacturing | 38 | 118 | $1.4M |
| 2 | PARAGON SYSTEMS, INC. Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | GALAXY DESSERTS Manufacturing | 3 | 9 | $58K |
| 4 | CHEVRON U.S.A., INC. Manufacturing | 9 | 17 | $47K |
| 5 | AUTO WAREHOUSING CO. Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | 3 | $650 |
| 6 | SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT Transportation & Warehousing | 5 | 6 | $43K |
| 7 | W R Forde Associates Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | BLUE APRON, INC. Manufacturing | 3 | 19 | $31K |
| 9 | Beauty Supply Warehouse- Richmond Retail Trade | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | NUTIVA Manufacturing | 2 | 6 | $26K |
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All Employers in Richmond, CA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. | Manufacturing | 38 | $1.4M |
| PARAGON SYSTEMS, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| GALAXY DESSERTS | Manufacturing | 3 | $58K |
| CHEVRON U.S.A., INC. | Manufacturing | 9 | $47K |
| AUTO WAREHOUSING CO. | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $650 |
| SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT | Transportation & Warehousing | 5 | $43K |
| W R Forde Associates | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| BLUE APRON, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $31K |
| Beauty Supply Warehouse- Richmond | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| NUTIVA | Manufacturing | 2 | $26K |
| GOLD BOND BUILDING PRODUCTS, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $26K |
| M & M BAKERY PRODUCTS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $26K |
| SIMS GROUP USA CORPORATION | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $25K |
| U. S. POSTAL SERVICE - SFNDC, RICHMOND | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $24K |
| ACTION METAL RECYCLING, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $21K |
| R & K INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $17K |
| DREISBACH ENTERPRISES, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $17K |
| WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | Educational Services | 11 | $10K |
| WEST COUNTY WASTEWATER DISTRICT | Utilities | 2 | $16K |
| CHEVRON USA INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $15K |
| WEST COAST FAB, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $15K |
| NATSU CORPORATION | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $14K |
| Crossroads Diversified Services, Inc. | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| HARDER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| WHOLESOME HARVEST BAKING, LLC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $12K |
| GK WELDING INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $11K |
| ELECTRO-FORMING CO. | Manufacturing | 3 | $10K |
| CHEVRON USA, INC. DBA CHEVRON PRODUCTS CO. | Manufacturing | 2 | $9K |
| Wingstop - Richmond | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Gomes Home Adult Residential Facility | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| BAY MARITIME GROUP | Manufacturing | 2 | $6K |
| PROFESSIONAL AUTO TRANSPORT | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $5K |
| CHEMTRADE WEST US LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| SOLARLUX NANA MANUFACTURING LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | $4K |
| NORCAL PERLITE, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| SDW Construction | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| RECYCLE FOR CHANGE | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $4K |
| WHOLE FOODS MARKET CALIFORNIA INC | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $3K |
| CHEVRON USA, INC. | Manufacturing | 10 | $3K |
| HOOD EXHIBITS | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| ALFONSO BARAHONA DBA BAJA TIRES | Other Services | 2 | $2K |
| APS STEVEDORING | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $2K |
| GROCERY DELIVERY E-SERVICES USA INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $2K |
| NEW YORK BAKERY | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| AMT METAL FABRICATORS, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $2K |
| CITY OF RICHMOND | Public Administration | 10 | $2K |
| CA DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | Public Administration | 2 | $2K |
| WEST CONTRA COSTA SANITARY LANDFILL, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $1K |
| 911 Restoration | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Blue Apron | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
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