Genentech Safety Record

South San Francisco, CA · Professional & Technical Services

C

Average violation rate. This employer's safety record is typical for their industry.

Last inspected 09/22/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Genentech in South San Francisco, California has 21 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 4 classified as serious and $15,540 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1991 to 2025.

Genentech in South San Francisco, California has a C safety grade, indicating an average violation rate that is typical for employers in OSHA's enforcement database. This is consistent with the general pattern seen across the professional & technical services industry. A C grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 1.0 and 2.99 per inspection.

Of the 21 violations on record, 4 were classified as serious. While a C grade does not indicate exceptional risk, workplace safety is an ongoing concern for all employers. OSHA conducts inspections based on complaints, referrals, scheduled programming, and follow-up activities.

1.4 Genentech violations/inspection
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2.8 Professional & Technical Services avg
Below industry average
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21 Violations
15 Inspections
4 Serious
$15,540 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
17 ($3,545)
Serious?
4 ($11,995)
5194. F04 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1997
5194. H01 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1998
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 21 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $25,550 in penalties for Genentech, later reduced to $15,540 — a 39% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5194. H01 OSHA Standard
2 citations $300
5194. F04 OSHA Standard
2 citations $325
5157. D03 OSHA Standard
2 citations $10,120
6151. C01 OSHA Standard
1 citation $150
5202. L01 OSHA Standard
1 citation $150

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Genentech in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/22/2025 Accident? South San Francisco, CA 0 $0
12/02/2015 Complaint? South San Francisco, CA 0 $0
05/09/2012 Accident? South San Francisco, CA 0 $0
03/25/2009 Complaint? South San Francisco, CA 2 $600
03/04/2009 Complaint? South San Francisco, CA 0 $0
12/03/2003 Complaint? South San Francisco, CA 0 $0
01/16/2003 Unprogrammed Related? South San Francisco, CA 5 $11,240
05/28/2002 Complaint? South San Francisco, CA 2 $300
04/02/2002 Complaint? South San Francisco, CA 2 $300
04/02/2002 Complaint? South San Francisco, CA 0 $0
07/08/1998 Complaint? South San Francisco, CA 0 $0
05/13/1998 Complaint? South San Francisco, CA 2 $175
01/17/1997 Planned? South San Francisco, CA 4 $2,625
07/22/1996 Referral? South San Francisco, CA 1 $300
12/19/1991 Complaint? South San Francisco, CA 3 $0

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