This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1999. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Circuit City Safety Record

Northridge, CA

F

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

Last inspected 03/12/1999

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Circuit City in Northridge, California has 22 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 1 classified as serious and $6,015 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1996 to 1999.

Circuit City, located in Northridge, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 1999. 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 22 violations on file, 1 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,015.

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.

22 Violations
3 Inspections
1 Serious
$6,015 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
20 ($3,715)
Serious?
1 ($1,500)
Repeat?
1 ($800)
2500.0008 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1996
3219. A OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1996
3235. E OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1996
OSHA initially proposed $6,585 in penalties for Circuit City, later reduced to $6,015 — a 9% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
3235. E OSHA Standard
2 citations $385
3219. A OSHA Standard
2 citations $985
2500.0008 OSHA Standard
2 citations $300
6151. G02 OSHA Standard
1 citation $150
6151. C01 OSHA Standard
1 citation $185
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/12/1999 Complaint? Northridge, CA 6 $2,550
06/09/1997 Complaint? Northridge, CA 6 $1,900
06/19/1996 Complaint? Northridge, CA 10 $1,565

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