This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2003. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Area Trade Bindery Safety Record

Burbank, CA · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 01/15/2003

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Area Trade Bindery in Burbank, California has 21 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 4 classified as serious and $27,890 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1995 to 2003.

Area Trade Bindery, located in Burbank, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2003. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 21 violations on file, 4 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $27,890.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

21 Violations
4 Inspections
4 Serious
$27,890 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
17 ($2,805)
Serious?
4 ($25,085)
4002. A OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2001
2340.0016 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1995
OSHA initially proposed $46,680 in penalties for Area Trade Bindery, later reduced to $27,890 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
4002. A OSHA Standard
3 citations $22,050
2340.0016 OSHA Standard
2 citations $185
6151. C01 OSHA Standard
1 citation $225
5194. G01 OSHA Standard
1 citation
5194. E01 OSHA Standard
1 citation $560
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/15/2003 Complaint? Burbank, CA 13 $5,810
01/16/2002 Accident? Burbank, CA 2 $18,335
07/25/2001 Complaint? Burbank, CA 3 $3,000
08/03/1995 Accident? Burbank, CA 3 $745

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