This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Lam Research Safety Record

Fremont, CA · Manufacturing

C

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

Last inspected 10/05/2016

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Lam Research in Fremont, California has 32 workplace safety violations across 16 inspections, with 4 classified as serious and $7,760 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1991 to 2016.

Lam Research, located in Fremont, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. 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 32 violations on file, 4 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $7,760.

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.

32 Violations
16 Inspections
4 Serious
$7,760 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
28 ($5,360)
Serious?
4 ($2,400)
2340.0016 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1997
3664. A OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $10,610 in penalties for Lam Research, later reduced to $7,760 — a 27% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
2340.0016 OSHA Standard
3 citations $905
3664. A OSHA Standard
2 citations $325
6151. E03 OSHA Standard
1 citation $160
6151. C01 OSHA Standard
1 citation $185
5474. C OSHA Standard
1 citation $150
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/05/2016 Complaint? Fremont, CA 3 $1,800
02/15/2011 Accident? Fremont, CA 0 $0
06/29/2007 Programmed Other? Fremont, CA 0 $0
10/23/2000 Complaint? Fremont, CA 1 $160
07/28/1999 Complaint? Fremont, CA 5 $1,210
01/06/1999 Accident? Fremont, CA 1 $0
03/11/1998 Complaint? Fremont, CA 2 $935
12/11/1997 Complaint? Fremont, CA 0 $0
04/10/1997 Complaint? Fremont, CA 4 $805
06/04/1996 Complaint? Fremont, CA 0 $0
11/17/1995 Complaint? Fremont, CA 0 $0
06/07/1995 Complaint? Fremont, CA 10 $2,850
03/03/1995 Complaint? Fremont, CA 0 $0
02/03/1994 Complaint? Fremont, CA 0 $0
05/09/1991 Referral? Fremont, CA 2 $0
03/14/1991 Complaint? Fremont, CA 4 $0

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