Establishment profile
CHEVRON USA
841 CHEVRON WAY, RICHMOND, CA, 94802
Operated by Chevron Corporation · 1 of 541 establishments
324110 — Petroleum Refineries
Summary
CHEVRON USA has accumulated 50 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 38 years of recorded history, with $12,690 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 343 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CHEVRON USA appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
38% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $11,330 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3314 F | 1 | 1 | $4,625 | Jul 1993 | Jul 1993 |
| 4051 A | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 4001 | 1 | 1 | $700 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q06 II | 1 | 1 | $525 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 6760 A | 1 | 1 | $525 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 3210 A | 1 | 1 | $350 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 2540.0003 B | 1 | 1 | $350 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 2395.0043 C | 1 | 1 | $350 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 5162 A | 1 | 1 | $350 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 4070 A | 1 | 1 | $350 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 3328 B | 1 | 1 | $350 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 5002 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 5218 H | 1 | 1 | $225 | Aug 1995 | Aug 1995 |
| 5218 J03 A | 1 | 1 | $225 | Aug 1995 | Aug 1995 |
| 5162 D | 1 | 1 | $175 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 5143 A01 | 1 | 1 | $175 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 5162 C | 1 | 1 | $175 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 3220 B03 | 1 | 1 | $175 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 6775 F | 1 | 1 | $175 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 6003 C03 | 1 | 1 | $130 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 3241 within CA. Peer group: 343 employers. This establishment has 50 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CHEVRON USA. 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 CHEVRON USA. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 1993 | REPAIR,BACK,HEAT EXCHANGER,NECK,STRUCK BY | 2 | 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 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 CHEVRON USA. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CHEVRON USA. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for Chevron Corporation, 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 Chevron Corporation 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.). 6 cases · 6 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-CA-268018 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-248257 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2019 | Mar 2022 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-248249 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2019 | Dec 2019 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-212193 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2017 | Feb 2018 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-202469 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2017 | May 2020 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-191411 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2017 | Mar 2017 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, 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
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for CHEVRON USA. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CHEVRON USA. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2007-11-01. Most recent: 2007-11-01. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Defense8511435158!LUBRICATING OIL,STEcontract · Last action 2025-06-10$44,484
- Department of Defense8511435165!LUBRICATING OIL,STEcontract · Last action 2025-06-10$44,439
- Department of Defense8511855110!LUBRICATING OIL,STEcontract · Last action 2026-01-12$43,469
- Department of Defense8511507384!LUBRICATING OIL,STEcontract · Last action 2025-07-16$42,910
- Department of Defense8511782182!LUBRICATING OIL,STEcontract · Last action 2025-11-26$42,859
- Department of Defense8511435201!LUBRICATING OIL,STEcontract · Last action 2025-06-10$42,850
- Department of Defense8511435179!LUBRICATING OIL,STEcontract · Last action 2025-06-10$42,738
- Department of Defense8511804999!LUBRICATING OIL,STEcontract · Last action 2025-12-10$41,749
- Department of Defense8511805055!LUBRICATING OIL,STEcontract · Last action 2025-12-10$41,749
- Department of Defense8511808817!LUBRICATING OIL,STEcontract · Last action 2025-12-11$41,724
- Department of Defense8511782200!LUBRICATING OIL,STEcontract · Last action 2025-11-26$41,161
- Department of Defense8511851365!LUBRICATING OIL,STEcontract · Last action 2026-01-09$0
- Department of Defense4610120786!LUBRICATING OIL,STEcontract · Last action 2025-06-02$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 324191 - PETROLEUM LUBRICATING OIL AND GREASE MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-01-12. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-11-01 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-05-05 | Complaint | 2 | — | $450 | |
| 1993-04-19 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $4,625 | |
| 1991-12-13 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-08-13 | Planned | 47 | 3 | $7,615 | |
| 1991-03-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-03-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-05-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
CHEVRON USA is one of 541 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Chevron Corporation.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Chevron Corporation across all 541 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in petroleum refineries within CA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- MARTINEZ REFINING COMPANY LLCMARTINEZ — 4 federal enforcement records
- CHEVRON CORPORATIONSAN RAMON — 3 federal enforcement records
- BRINDERSON, LPWILMINGTON — 3 federal enforcement records
- TESORO REFINING AND MARKETING LLC LOS ANGELES REFINERYWILMINGTON — 3 federal enforcement records
- BRINDERSON, LPMARTINEZ — 3 federal enforcement records
- BRINDERSON, LPTORRANCE — 3 federal enforcement records
- SHELL OIL PRODUCTS USWILMINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- SCHULTZ INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INCWILMINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- PHILLIPS 66 LOS ANGELES REFINERYCARSON — 2 federal enforcement records
- TORRANCE REFINING COMPANY LLCTORRANCE — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Chevron Corporation, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CHEVRON CORPORATIONSAN RAMON, CA — 3 federal enforcement records
- CHEVRON, INC.MERCER, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY LPBORGER, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- CHEVRON CHEMICAL COGreenville, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- CHEVRON CHEMICAL COMPANYBAYTOWN, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- ChevronRichmond, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- ChevronLIVERMORE, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- ChevronAntelope, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANYSALT LAKE CITY, UT — 2 federal enforcement records
- CHEVRON U.S.A., INC.RICHMOND, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Chevron Corporation locationsParent rollup
- Petroleum RefineriesAll employers in this industry
- Employers in CAState-wide enforcement data
- Petroleum Refineries in CAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CHEVRON USA 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 Chevron Corporation, which operates 541 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is CHEVRON USA's OSHA violation history?
- CHEVRON USA has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 50 violations and $12,690 in total penalties.
- How does CHEVRON USA's safety record compare to its industry?
- CHEVRON USA operates in the petroleum refineries industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.4.