Establishment profile
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.
925 ALFRED NOBEL DR, HERCULES, CA, 94547
Operated by BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC · 1 of 5 establishments
325414 — Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
Summary
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC. has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 31 years of recorded history, with $9,825 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 228 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
43% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 9 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $9,825 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3203 B02 | 2 | 2 | $525 | Jan 1995 | Sep 2013 |
| 4186 B | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 3328 F | 1 | 1 | $900 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 3203 A | 1 | 1 | $675 | Oct 1994 | Oct 1994 |
| 5193 C01 A | 1 | 1 | $675 | Oct 1994 | Oct 1994 |
| 3203 C01 | 1 | 1 | $675 | Oct 1994 | Oct 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1430.1 A01 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Oct 1994 | Oct 1994 |
| 3203 A04 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 5194 F04 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Jan 1995 | Jan 1995 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3254 within CA. Peer group: 228 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 1,574 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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, INC.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2013 | SCRAPER,MACHINE OPERATOR,POINT OF OPERATION | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jan 14, 2010 | FRACTURE,FOOD PREPARATION,SLIP,FALL,SLIPPERY SURFACE,ARM,WORK SURFACE | 1 | 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 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 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, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC, 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, INC locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 4 cases · 2 ULP · 2 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32-CA-385581 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2026 | — | Open | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-RC-373812 | Representation election | Sep 2025 | — | Open | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-RC-337406 | Representation election | Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-024618 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2009 | Sep 2009 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 7 facilities · 2 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES 925 ALFRED NOBEL DR · HERCULES, CA, 94547 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 4 | 0 | — | Jun 2025 | View → |
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES 2000 ALFRED NOBEL DRIVE · HERCULES, CA, 94547 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES 725 ALFRED NOBEL DRIVE · HERCULES, CA, 94547 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES 800 ALFRED NOBEL DR · HERCULES, CA, 94547 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES INC 265 LINUS PAULING DR · HERCULES, CA, 94547 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES INC 6000 JAMES WATSON DR · HERCULES, CA, 94547 | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC 255 LINUS PAULING DR · HERCULES, CA, 94547 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2014-11-03. Most recent: 2014-11-03. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of Health and Human ServicesIGF::OT::IGF FOR OTHER FUNCTIONScontract · Last action 2020-04-06$947,208
- Department of Veterans AffairsIMMUNOLOGYcontract · Last action 2026-01-20$396,950
- Department of Veterans AffairsHEMOGLOBIN / A1C TESTING FOR VA PORTLAND HEALTH CARE SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2022-06-07$391,660
- Department of Health and Human ServicesLAB EQUIPMENT - BIO-RAD PROTEON XPR36contract · Last action 2013-04-23$312,405
- Department of Veterans AffairsAUTOMATED DIGITAL DROPLET PCRcontract · Last action 2023-08-30$309,630
- Department of Health and Human ServicesFY22 NRR: BIO-RAD - QUOTE:QQ195549-CPQ22.contract · Last action 2022-09-22$282,500
- Department of AgricultureTASK ORDER FOR IQ-CHECK KITS AGAINST BIO-RAD CONTRACT 123A94D0001contract · Last action 2019-07-10$237,855
- Department of Health and Human ServicesTHE LABORATORY OF RECEPTOR BIOLOGY AND GENE EXPRESSION (LRGBE) ELUCIDATES THE MECHANISMS INVOLVED IN THE REGULATION OF GENETIC EXPRESSION IN EUKARYOTIC CELLS AND IDENTIFIES THE GENES AND REGULATORY PROCESSES INVOLVED IN MODULATED STATES OF EXPRESSIONcontract · Last action 2024-07-29$234,493
- Department of Health and Human ServicesPURCHASE OF BIO-RAD OPUS INSTRUMENTScontract · Last action 2024-11-11$230,810
- Department of Health and Human ServicesBIO-PLEX 200 SYSTEM WITH HTF CATALOG NO 171000205contract · Last action 2009-03-04$222,214
- Department of Health and Human ServicesIGF::OT::IGF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (PLUS OPTIONS)contract · Last action 2017-03-28$219,790
- Department of Health and Human ServicesBIO-RAD LABORATORIES:1110109 [14-042594]contract · Last action 2019-06-21$219,241
- Department of CommerceBIORAD QX600 AUTODG DROPLET DIGITAL PCR SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2025-06-27$207,100
- Department of AgricultureTASK ORDER FOR IQ-CHECK KITS AGAINST BIO-RAD CONTRACT 123A94D0001contract · Last action 2019-02-20$195,753
- Department of AgricultureTASK ORDER FOR IQ-CHECK KITS AGAINST BIO-RAD CONTRACT 123A9419D0001contract · Last action 2019-12-18$191,494
- Department of Veterans AffairsQX600 AUTODG DROPLET DIGITAL PCR SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2023-08-24$188,451
- Department of AgricultureIQ CHECK STEC. PATHOGEN DETECTION KITS AND INSTRUMENTS - BIO-RAD, INC.contract · Last action 2021-11-23$187,980
- Department of Veterans AffairsBIOPLEX 2200 ANALYZER AND REAGENTScontract · Last action 2019-08-21$175,000
- Department of Health and Human Services3EA - BIO-PLEX 200 SYSTEM WITH HTFcontract · Last action 2008-08-06$171,830
- Department of DefenseQX600 AUTODG DROPLET PCR SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2025-09-15$171,511
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::OT::IGF CELL SORTERcontract · Last action 2013-06-28$169,448
- Department of Health and Human ServicesBIO-RAD LABORATORIES:1110109 [14-012111]contract · Last action 2014-09-19$167,335
- Department of Veterans AffairsBIO-RAD D-100 HEMOGLOBIN TEST ANALYZERcontract · Last action 2017-02-24$164,287
- Department of the InteriorAUTODG DROPLET DIGITAL PCRcontract · Last action 2021-11-03$159,857
- Department of Health and Human ServicesQX600 AUTO DG DROPLET DIGITAL PCR SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2023-06-29$156,050
- Department of Health and Human ServicesBIO-RAD S3E CELL SORTER 488/640-2L4Dcontract · Last action 2018-07-16$149,999
- Department of Health and Human ServicesS3E CELL SORTER (405/488/640 NM)contract · Last action 2018-08-20$149,995
- Department of Health and Human ServicesIGF::CT::IGF BIO-RAD LABORATORIES:1110109 [14-010763]contract · Last action 2024-09-13$148,783
- Department of Health and Human ServicesDRUGS AND BIOLOGICALScontract · Last action 2013-08-20$147,209
- Department of Health and Human ServicesIGF::OT::IGF OTHER FUNCTIONS - BIORAD QX200 DROPLET DIGITAL PCRcontract · Last action 2015-04-16$144,764
- Department of AgricultureTASK ORDER (MWL) FOR IQ-CHECK KITS AGAINST BIO-RAD CONTRACT 123A9419D0001contract · Last action 2020-03-26$141,227
- Department of DefenseRXEB DDPCR SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2023-05-31$139,891
- Department of Health and Human ServicesBIORAD SERVICE AGREEMENTcontract · Last action 2024-05-31$139,760
- Department of AgricultureDELIVERY ORDER FOR IQ-CHECK KITS UNDER CONTRACT 123A9419D0001 WITH BIO-RAD LABORATORIES INC.contract · Last action 2026-01-22$137,201
- Department of Health and Human ServicesBIO RAD EQUIPMENT SERVICE CONTRACTcontract · Last action 2024-06-28$135,768
- Environmental Protection AgencyAUTOMATED DROPLET GENERATOR AUTODG INSTRUMENT FOR AUTOMATED DROPLET GENERATION OF UP TO 96 SAMPLES, FOR USE WITH THE QX200/QX100 DROPLET DIGITAL PCR SYSTEMScontract · Last action 2020-09-29$134,894
- Department of Health and Human ServicesBIO-RAD: QUOTE # 19-Q01885V4contract · Last action 2024-05-08$134,699
- Department of Health and Human Services1760100WSMT, MONTHLY ON-SITE SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR BIO-RAD PROTEON XPR36 PROTEIN INTERACTION ARRAY SYSTEM (SN: 670BR161).contract · Last action 2018-09-11$133,466
- Department of AgricultureTHE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS FOR THE CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION SERVICE WITH PATHOGEN DETECTION KITS AND INSTRUMENTS TO THE AGENCY'S THREE LABS FOR PATHOGEN TESTING.contract · Last action 2018-10-17$130,502
- Department of AgricultureBIO-RAD MAINTENANCE SERVICE IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2019-05-24$128,160
- Department of AgricultureIQ-CHECK KITS FOR ALL THREE LABORATORIEScontract · Last action 2026-04-17$124,995
- Department of Health and Human ServicesBIO-RAD LABORATORIES:1110109 [POTS#20-007000]contract · Last action 2023-11-21$121,333
- Department of Veterans AffairsQX200 DROPLET DIGITAL PCR SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2021-09-22$120,940
- Department of AgricultureMPL-6197-0-144 / PL54267contract · Last action 2010-09-23$120,000
- Department of Health and Human ServicesBIO-RAD MAINTENANCE PLANcontract · Last action 2024-05-31$119,363
- Department of Health and Human ServicesIGF::OT::IGF BIO-RAD LABORATORIES: QX200 DIGITAL PCR DROPLET READER, INCLUDES 1863007 - LAPTOP COMPUTER FOR DDPCR SYSTEM AND 1863004 - DROPLET READER OILcontract · Last action 2014-08-25$116,591
- Department of Health and Human ServicesACQUISITION OF THREE (3) BIO-RAD CHEMIDOC MP IMAGING SYSTEM AND FIVE (5) CRITERION VERTICAL CELL MIDI-FORMAT ELECTROPHORESIS APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS FOR THE CENTER FOR CANCER RESEARCH'S (CCR), LABORATORY OF METABOLISM (LOM), LABORATORY OFcontract · Last action 2021-09-13$116,504
- Department of Health and Human ServicesIGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2019-03-13$114,736
- Department of Health and Human ServicesIGF::OT::IGF/QX200 DIGITAL PCR READERcontract · Last action 2020-01-17$113,691
- Department of AgricultureTASK ORDER FOR BIORAD UNDER CONTRACT 123A9419D0001. ALL KITS NEED TO HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE OF AT LEAST 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY. REQUESTED DELIVERY DATE - AUGUST 23, 20222contract · Last action 2022-03-01$111,323
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 334516 - ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-04-17. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-27 | Accident | 4 | 1 | $7,050 | |
| 2010-01-26 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-05-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-10-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-11-01 | Complaint | 2 | — | $300 | |
| 1994-08-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-07-19 | Accident | 4 | — | $2,475 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC. is one of 5 establishments rolled up under the parent organization BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC across all 5 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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- MEDIATECH, INCWOODLAND — 1 federal enforcement record
- ANASPEC INC.SAN JOSE — 1 federal enforcement record
- SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS, INC. /GORMANGORMAN — 1 federal enforcement record
- NEW LIGHT TECHNOLOGY INCHUNTINGTON BEACH — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.RICHMOND, CA — 3 federal enforcement records
- BIO-RAD LABORATORIESANAHEIM, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.IRVINE, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- BIO-RAD LABORATORIESRICHMOND, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC locationsParent rollup
- Biological Product (except Diagnostic) ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in CAState-wide enforcement data
- Biological Product (except in CAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC. 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC, which operates 5 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $9,825 in total penalties.
- How does BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC. operates in the biological product (except diagnostic) manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5. BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 0.73 compared to an industry average of 0.9.