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Ghirardelli Chocolate Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 10 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty36% serious
$166,395
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#745
of 100,495 penalized employers

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company in San Leandro, CA has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $166,395. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 10 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 28 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, A & B Foods in Pelahatchie, MS is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
35.7%
of violations were serious
99%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Ghirardelli Chocolate Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ghirardelli Chocolate Company runs far above peers (10.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

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

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$166,395 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($166,395) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $166,395 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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

What the Data Says About Ghirardelli Chocolate Company

The federal enforcement record for Ghirardelli Chocolate Company in San Leandro, CA includes 10 OSHA inspections and 28 violations, translating to 2.80 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 10 (35.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 3 (10.7%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $276,395 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $166,395 - a 39.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $16,640. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs far above peers (10.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-07-27 to 2025-04-18, a window of roughly 15 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2010-07-27

Last Inspection

2025-04-18

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,640

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 10 inspections over 15 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $16,640 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

35.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

10.7% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

53.6% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$276,395

Current Penalty Amount

$166,395

Penalty Reduction

39.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $110,000 from the initial assessment of $276,395. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ghirardelli Chocolate Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ghirardelli Chocolate Company Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.5
Violations 28 7.8
Total Penalty $166,395 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,640 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ghirardelli Chocolate Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 10 inspections, including 10 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 Ghirardelli Chocolate Company have? ▼
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $166,395.
How many OSHA inspections has Ghirardelli Chocolate Company had? ▼
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-27 and the most recent on 2025-04-18. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ghirardelli Chocolate Company? ▼
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has been assessed $166,395 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $276,395 (a 39.8% reduction).
Does Ghirardelli Chocolate Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has 10 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Ghirardelli Chocolate Company operate in? ▼
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311351). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Ghirardelli Chocolate Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company's total OSHA penalty of $166,395 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (10.8x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, A & B Foods in Pelahatchie, MS is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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