Information Safety in California
OSHA violations and inspection data for information employers in California
According to OSHA enforcement records, 755 information employers in California have accumulated 2,414 workplace safety violations across 1,268 inspections, with 400 classified as serious and $3,568,613 in total penalties. 111 employers received an F safety grade and 199 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 294 violations resulted in $910,378 in penalties.
Information Workplace Safety in California
The information sector is one of the most inspected industries in California, with OSHA conducting 1,268 inspections across 755 employers. 400 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.
111 information employers in California received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 199 received a D grade. Workers in California's information industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
Information Employers in California 25 shown of 755
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Chronicle | Union City | 46 | D |
| Sony Pictures Entertainment | Culver City | 41 | D |
| Paramount Pictures | Los Angeles | 37 | C |
| Factory Video | San Francisco | 29 | F |
| MP Printing | San Francisco | 28 | F |
| San Francisco Newspaper Agency | Richmond | 27 | F |
| Gibson Printing & Publishing | Vallejo | 27 | F |
| Universal Studios | Universal City | 25 | C |
| Treasure Island Media | San Francisco | 19 | F |
| Multi Cable | Ramona | 17 | F |
| J S Paluch Company | Santa Fe Springs | 16 | F |
| Pan Asia Venture Capital | San Francisco | 15 | F |
| Meyer Sound Laboratories | Berkeley | 15 | F |
| Industry Color Printing | Industry | 14 | F |
| Media Products, INC | Canoga Park | 14 | F |
| NBC Universal | Universal City | 14 | C |
| Hot House Entertainment | San Francisco | 13 | F |
| Davis Enterprise | Davis | 12 | F |
| San Jose Mercury News | San Jose | 12 | B |
| AT&T | Oakland | 12 | C |
| Pro-Com | Los Angeles | 12 | F |
| Esteban Dupont Enterprises | Orange | 12 | F |
| City of Alameda | Alameda | 12 | C |
| Auburn Journal | Auburn | 11 | C |
| Gannett Publishing Services | Visalia | 11 | F |
Work in information in California?
Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.
All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.