West Coast Fab Safety Record

Richmond, CA · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 11/07/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, West Coast Fab in Richmond, California has 35 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 17 classified as serious and $18,720 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1998 to 2024.

West Coast Fab in Richmond, California has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places West Coast Fab among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

17 of the 35 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. California workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

8.8 West Coast Fab violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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3 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$4,200 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 35 violations, $18,720 in penalties across 4 inspections
35 Total Violations
4 Total Inspections
17 Total Serious
$18,720 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($150)
Serious?
1 ($4,050)
2340.0016 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1998
3203.(A) OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2015
Violations decreased 91% over the past 5 years (3 recent vs 32 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $39,260 in penalties for West Coast Fab, later reduced to $18,720 — a 52% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
3203.(A) OSHA Standard
2 citations $75
2340.0016 OSHA Standard
2 citations $130
6151.(C)( OSHA Standard
1 citation $75
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
1 citation $1,350
5194.(E)( OSHA Standard
1 citation $75

Workers' Compensation in California

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No workplace accident investigations on file for West Coast Fab in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/07/2024 Planned? Richmond, CA 3 $4,200
03/27/2015 Planned? Richmond, CA 16 $10,310
06/23/2003 Planned? Richmond, CA 1 $100
06/16/1998 Planned? Richmond, CA 15 $4,110

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