Tesla Motors Safety Record
Fremont, CA · Manufacturing
Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.
Last inspected 02/24/2016
According to OSHA enforcement records, Tesla Motors in Fremont, California has 33 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $135,485 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 2012 to 2016.
About This Safety Record
Tesla Motors, 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 33 violations on file, 11 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $135,485.
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.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2016 | Complaint? | Fremont, CA | 1 | $375 |
| 09/15/2015 | Accident? | Fremont, CA | 3 | $2,175 |
| 06/08/2015 | Accident? | Fremont, CA | 4 | $6,680 |
| 06/01/2015 | Accident? | Fremont, CA | 2 | $9,370 |
| 05/18/2015 | Unprogrammed Related? | Fremont, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/12/2014 | Accident? | Fremont, CA | 1 | $750 |
| 12/08/2014 | Accident? | Fremont, CA | 7 | $40,400 |
| 10/28/2014 | Accident? | Fremont, CA | 1 | $0 |
| 08/22/2014 | Unprogrammed Related? | Fremont, CA | 3 | $350 |
| 08/21/2014 | Unprogrammed Related? | Fremont, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 08/06/2014 | Accident? | Fremont, CA | 1 | $935 |
| 04/11/2014 | Unprogrammed Related? | Fremont, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 11/13/2013 | Accident? | Fremont, CA | 7 | $71,000 |
| 07/24/2012 | Accident? | Fremont, CA | 3 | $3,450 |
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