Blue Apron Safety Record

Richmond, CA · Retail Trade

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 08/15/2022

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Blue Apron in Richmond, California has 26 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 2 classified as serious and $53,660 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2014 to 2022.

Blue Apron in Richmond, California has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the retail trade industry, this places Blue Apron among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

2 of the 26 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. California workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

5.2 Blue Apron violations/inspection
vs
3.0 Retail Trade avg
Above industry average
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3 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
2 Serious (5 yr)
$21,750 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 26 violations, $53,660 in penalties across 5 inspections
26 Total Violations
5 Total Inspections
2 Total Serious
$53,660 Total Penalties
Serious?
2 ($21,375)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($375)
3203.(A) OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2014
3650.(T)( OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2015
5185.(N) OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2015
Violations decreased 87% over the past 5 years (3 recent vs 23 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $68,910 in penalties for Blue Apron, later reduced to $53,660 — a 22% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
3203.(A) OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,195
5185.(N) OSHA Standard
2 citations $12,825
3650.(T)( OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,600
6151.(C)( OSHA Standard
1 citation $185
5194.(G)( OSHA Standard
1 citation $175

Workers' Compensation in California

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Blue Apron in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/15/2022 Accident? Richmond, CA 3 $21,750
09/16/2016 Complaint? Richmond, CA 5 $6,580
08/12/2015 Complaint? Richmond, CA 9 $11,445
04/13/2015 Accident? Richmond, CA 5 $13,050
12/16/2014 Complaint? Richmond, CA 4 $835

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