This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1996. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

K & L Plating Safety Record

Oakland, CA

F

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

Last inspected 06/13/1996

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, K & L Plating in Oakland, California has 125 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 43 classified as serious and $21,255 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1991 to 1996.

K & L Plating, located in Oakland, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 1996. 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 125 violations on file, 43 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $21,255.

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.

125 Violations
9 Inspections
43 Serious
$21,255 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
67 ($4,660)
Serious?
43 ($16,595)
Willful?
10 ($0)
Repeat?
5 ($0)
3400. C OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1991
5194. E01 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1991
2340.0022 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1991
3203. A04 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1993
5162. A OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1993
OSHA initially proposed $767,685 in penalties for K & L Plating, later reduced to $21,255 — a 97% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
9 citations
5194. E01 OSHA Standard
4 citations $160
3400. C OSHA Standard
4 citations
5194. F04 OSHA Standard
3 citations $160
5169. OSHA Standard
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/13/1996 Complaint? Oakland, CA 0 $0
04/24/1995 Complaint? Oakland, CA 26 $20,135
04/24/1995 Complaint? Oakland, CA 7 $1,120
10/27/1993 Unprogrammed Related? Oakland, CA 0 $0
10/01/1993 Other? Oakland, CA 9 $0
09/30/1993 Planned? Oakland, CA 7 $0
09/30/1993 Planned? Oakland, CA 7 $0
09/25/1993 Accident? Oakland, CA 32 $0
04/07/1991 Complaint? Oakland, CA 37 $0

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