Establishment profile
BIO RAD LABORATORIES
3300 REGATTA BOULEVARD, RICHMOND, CA, 94804
339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Summary
BIO RAD LABORATORIES has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 32 years of recorded history, with $13,125 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 95th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 184 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BIO RAD LABORATORIES appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
56% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3391 within CA. Peer group: 184 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BIO RAD LABORATORIES. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BIO RAD LABORATORIES. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1993 | E GI II,ELEC PROTECT EQUIP,ELECTRICAL,ELECTRICIAN,ELECTRICAL WORK,TEST EQUIPMENT,ELECTRIC SHOCK | 1 | — | — | |
| Jul 22, 1993 | FINGER,WORK RULES,SLIP,LACERATION,UNGUARDED | 1 | — | — | |
| Jul 21, 1993 | KICK BACK,ABDOMEN,STRUCK BY,FLYING OBJECT,TABLE SAW | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 30, 1993 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,WORK RULES,JAMMED,CLOGGED,BLADE,BLIND REACHING | 1 | — | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BIO RAD LABORATORIES. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BIO RAD LABORATORIES. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for BIO RAD LABORATORIES, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other BIO RAD LABORATORIES locations in the same state.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for BIO RAD LABORATORIES. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BIO RAD LABORATORIES. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BIO RAD LABORATORIES. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-01-08 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-01-03 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | 1 | $1,275 | |
| 1994-08-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-10-18 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-08-12 | Accident | 3 | 1 | $1,550 | |
| 1993-07-28 | Accident | 2 | — | $300 | |
| 1993-07-28 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $7,500 | |
| 1993-07-28 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $2,500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES LLCIRVINE — 1 federal enforcement record
- STERIGENICSLOS ANGELES — 1 federal enforcement record
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- BIOLASESAN CLEMENTE — 1 federal enforcement record
- BOSTON SCIENTIFICCARLSBAD — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BIO RAD LABORATORIES from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is BIO RAD LABORATORIES's OSHA violation history?
- BIO RAD LABORATORIES has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $13,125 in total penalties.
- How does BIO RAD LABORATORIES's safety record compare to its industry?
- BIO RAD LABORATORIES operates in the surgical and medical instrument manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.