This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1998. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

California Oils Safety Record

Richmond, CA

F

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

Last inspected 10/29/1998

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, California Oils in Richmond, California has 31 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 12 classified as serious and $13,190 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 1998.

California Oils, located in Richmond, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 1998. 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 31 violations on file, 12 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $13,190.

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.

31 Violations
8 Inspections
12 Serious
$13,190 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
19 ($1,100)
Serious?
12 ($12,090)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
2 citations
5549. A OSHA Standard
1 citation $25
5174. B OSHA Standard
1 citation $250
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/29/1998 Complaint? Richmond, CA 2 $125
03/02/1998 Complaint? Richmond, CA 0 $0
11/08/1996 Complaint? Richmond, CA 0 $0
11/09/1993 Follow-Up? Richmond, CA 0 $0
11/09/1993 Complaint? Richmond, CA 1 $300
05/03/1993 Accident? Richmond, CA 4 $7,425
06/28/1991 Complaint? Richmond, CA 8 $4,200
02/07/1989 Planned? Richmond, CA 16 $1,140

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