This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2010. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

San Francisco Chronicle Safety Record

Union City, CA · Information

D

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

Last inspected 11/29/2010

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, San Francisco Chronicle in Union City, California has 46 workplace safety violations across 18 inspections, with 4 classified as serious and $20,655 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1991 to 2010.

San Francisco Chronicle, located in Union City, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2010. 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 46 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 $20,655.

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.

46 Violations
18 Inspections
4 Serious
$20,655 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
42 ($9,330)
Serious?
4 ($11,325)
3314. A OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1991
3203. B01 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1993
3203. B02 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1996
4002. A OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
5097. C10 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $57,190 in penalties for San Francisco Chronicle, later reduced to $20,655 — a 64% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
3314. A OSHA Standard
4 citations $5,600
5097. C10 OSHA Standard
2 citations
4002. A OSHA Standard
2 citations $6,750
3203. B02 OSHA Standard
2 citations $300
3203. B01 OSHA Standard
2 citations $500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/29/2010 Accident? Union City, CA 0 $0
02/01/2006 Complaint? Union City, CA 4 $700
03/16/2005 Complaint? Union City, CA 1 $335
03/02/2004 Accident? Union City, CA 2 $7,425
09/24/2002 Complaint? Union City, CA 10 $5,850
01/09/2002 Accident? Union City, CA 2 $750
04/17/1998 Accident? Union City, CA 0 $0
11/27/1996 Accident? Union City, CA 4 $900
05/09/1996 Accident? Union City, CA 1 $0
05/09/1996 Accident? Union City, CA 4 $2,150
03/22/1995 Complaint? Union City, CA 0 $0
06/10/1994 Complaint? Union City, CA 0 $0
05/05/1994 Complaint? Union City, CA 0 $0
12/14/1993 Accident? Union City, CA 0 $0
05/05/1993 Complaint? Union City, CA 0 $0
04/19/1993 Accident? Union City, CA 2 $1,060
10/10/1991 Complaint? Union City, CA 16 $1,485
09/18/1991 Complaint? Union City, CA 0 $0

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