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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL GYPSUM COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $900 |
| CHEVRON ENERGY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY | Manufacturing | 3 | $600 |
| ALAMEDA-CONTRA COSTA TRANSIT DISTRICT | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $525 |
| CHEVRON RICHMOND REFINERY | Manufacturing | 2 | $315 |
| U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $0 |
| LATHROP CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATES INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| FIRST STUDENT, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| OC JONES & SONS INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| TEAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $0 |
| SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION - RICHMOND | Public Administration | 6 | $0 |
| SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | Public Administration | 5 | $0 |
| U. S. POSTAL SERVICE (USPS) | Transportation & Warehousing | 4 | $0 |
| CITY OF RICHMOND, POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| FOSS MARITIME COMPANY LLC | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $0 |
| SVENDSEN'S BAY MARINE | Manufacturing | 3 | $0 |
| PETROCHEM INSULATION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $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
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
