This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2001. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

General Chemical Safety Record

Richmond, CA

F

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

Last inspected 05/01/2001

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, General Chemical in Richmond, California has 62 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 36 classified as serious and $124,080 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2001.

General Chemical, located in Richmond, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2001. 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 62 violations on file, 36 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $124,080.

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.

62 Violations
7 Inspections
36 Serious
$124,080 Penalties
Serious?
36 ($107,725)
Other-than-Serious?
25 ($9,355)
Willful?
1 ($7,000)
5192. Q03 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1992
3328. G OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1992
5192. Q06 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1992
3310. D OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
OSHA initially proposed $151,525 in penalties for General Chemical, later reduced to $124,080 — a 18% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5192. Q03 OSHA Standard
6 citations $24,105
5192. Q06 OSHA Standard
4 citations $4,200
3203. A07 OSHA Standard
4 citations $14,000
3328. G OSHA Standard
3 citations $10,350
5192. Q10 OSHA Standard
2 citations $7,000
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/01/2001 Accident? Richmond, CA 4 $19,180
03/24/1998 Accident? Richmond, CA 0 $0
07/26/1993 Referral? Richmond, CA 14 $49,000
11/06/1992 Planned? Richmond, CA 30 $50,125
11/06/1992 Planned? Richmond, CA 14 $5,775
08/11/1988 Referral? Richmond, CA 0 $0
10/06/1987 Planned? Richmond, CA 0 $0

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