Manufacturing · Richmond, CA

Chevron U.S.a. INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chevron U.S.a. INC. ranks #15 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 172 violations across 65 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty28% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1.52M
OSHA penalties: 172
Violations cited: 65
OSHA inspections: #15
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chevron U.S.a. INC. in Richmond, CA has been the subject of 65 OSHA workplace inspections and 172 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1.52M. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Chevron U.S.a. INC.: 65 inspections in 14 years, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 172 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 48 were classified as serious and 8 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (25.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nox US, LLC in Fostoria, OH is another manufacturing employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $1.54M in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection: 27.9%
of violations were serious: #15
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 52/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 172 violations across 65 OSHA inspections (2.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Chevron U.S.a. INC.

$1,521,620
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Chevron U.S.a. INC. runs far above peers (96.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,521,620 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Chevron U.S.a. INC..

Chevron U.S.a. INC. has 65 OSHA inspections on record and 172 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Chevron U.S.a. INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Chevron U.S.a. INC. sits at penalty rank #11 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1.52M assessed).

How Chevron U.S.a. INC. Compares

Chevron U.S.a. INC.'s 2.65 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (96.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-08-06

Last Inspection

2026-06-17

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,410

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 65 inspections over 14 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $23,410 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

27.9% of total

Willful

4.7% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

116

Other-Than-Serious

67.4% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1.56M

Current Penalty Amount

$1.52M

Penalty Reduction

2.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,525 from the initial assessment of $1.56M. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Chevron U.S.a. INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Chevron U.S.a. INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	65	2.6
Violations	172	8.0
Total Penalty	$1.52M	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$23,410	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chevron U.S.a. INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1.52M here).

Nox US, LLC $1.54M OH Taylor Farms New Jersey, INC. $1.42M NJ Florence Hardwoods, LLC $1.42M WI Ashley Furniture Industries, INC. $1.42M WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (65 inspections here).

American Seafoods Company 48 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK Neapco Drivelines LLC 36 insp. Belleville, MI The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 36 insp. Danville, VA Michigan Sugar Company 34 insp. Bay City, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nox US, LLC

Fostoria, OH

10 inspections $1.54M

Taylor Farms New Jersey, INC.

Swedesboro, NJ

2 inspections $1.42M

Florence Hardwoods, LLC

Florence, WI

5 inspections $1.42M

Ashley Furniture Industries, INC.

20 inspections $1.64M

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chevron U.S.a. INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Chevron U.S.a. INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 172 violations across 65 inspections, including 48 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Chevron U.S.a. INC. have? ▼

Chevron U.S.a. INC. has 172 OSHA violations on record, including 48 serious, 8 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1.52M.

How many OSHA inspections has Chevron U.S.a. INC. had? ▼

Chevron U.S.a. INC. has had 65 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-06 and the most recent on 2026-06-17. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Chevron U.S.a. INC.? ▼

Chevron U.S.a. INC. has been assessed $1.52M in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1.56M (a 2.2% reduction).

Does Chevron U.S.a. INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Chevron U.S.a. INC. has 48 serious violations, 8 willful violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

What industry does Chevron U.S.a. INC. operate in? ▼

Chevron U.S.a. INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 324110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Chevron U.S.a. INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chevron U.S.a. INC. ranks #15 (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.

How does Chevron U.S.a. INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Chevron U.S.a. INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1.52M is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (96.5x the average). The employer has 65 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nox US, LLC in Fostoria, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $1.54M in current penalties.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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