This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Esbro Chemical Safety Record

Redwood City, CA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 05/04/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Esbro Chemical in Redwood City, California has 20 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $7,915 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1997 to 2009.

Esbro Chemical, located in Redwood City, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 20 violations on file, 9 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $7,915.

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.

20 Violations
2 Inspections
9 Serious
$7,915 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
11 ($1,015)
Serious?
9 ($6,900)
3382. A OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1997
5164. A OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1997
OSHA initially proposed $9,090 in penalties for Esbro Chemical, later reduced to $7,915 — a 13% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5164. A OSHA Standard
2 citations $2,275
3382. A OSHA Standard
2 citations $360
5194. E01 OSHA Standard
1 citation $165
5162. D OSHA Standard
1 citation $2,025
5162. B OSHA Standard
1 citation $25
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/04/2009 Complaint? Redwood City, CA 6 $6,740
12/11/1997 Referral? Redwood City, CA 14 $1,175

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