Establishment profile
GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY
1111 139TH AVENUE, SAN LEANDRO, CA, 94578
Summary
GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY has accumulated 27 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $91,725 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 93rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 147 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, and OFLC visa and labor certification (historical) 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
89% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 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 · 22 citations in this view · $91,265 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3314(C) | 2 | 2 | $40,500 | Nov 2017 | Mar 2018 |
| 4002 A | 2 | 2 | $9,675 | Nov 2005 | Jan 2014 |
| 3314 C | 1 | 1 | $12,500 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 3203(A)(4) | 1 | 1 | $4,725 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 |
| 4075 A | 1 | 1 | $4,385 | Nov 2005 | Nov 2005 |
| 342 A | 1 | 1 | $3,750 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 3314(C)(1) | 1 | 1 | $3,150 | May 2016 | May 2016 |
| 4650 E | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Aug 2004 | Aug 2004 |
| 5302 B | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Aug 2004 | Aug 2004 |
| 3314(G)(2)(A) | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2018 |
| 3314 H | 1 | 1 | $935 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 3210 B | 1 | 1 | $935 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 3314(L) | 1 | 1 | $850 | Nov 2017 | Nov 2017 |
| 3314 G02 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 3270 A | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 3274 B | 1 | 1 | $675 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 3203 A07 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 3203 A06 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 5143(A)(1) | 1 | 1 | $525 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 |
| 4051 A | 1 | 1 | $485 | Nov 2005 | Nov 2005 |
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 3113 within CA. Peer group: 147 employers. This establishment has 27 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
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 478 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 GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2017 | Arm,Fracture,Guard,Lockout,Maintenance,Roller Conveyor | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 20, 2017 | Heat | 1 | — | — | |
| May 5, 2017 | Amputated,Amputation,Automatic Machine,Automatic Restart,Finger,Lockout,Maintenance | 1 | — | — | |
| Jul 21, 2010 | FOOD PREPARATION,FINGER,CLEANING,LACERATION,HAND | 1 | — | — | |
| Jun 18, 2009 | FRACTURE,FINGER,CLEANING,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED | 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 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 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 GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY, 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 GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY 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.). 8 cases · 7 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32-CA-382555 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2026 | — | Open | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-109821 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2013 | Jan 2014 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-093283 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2012 | Dec 2012 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025395 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2010 | Sep 2011 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025368 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2010 | Oct 2010 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025073 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2010 | Jul 2010 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-RC-005759 | Representation election | Apr 2010 | Mar 2011 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-024632 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2009 | May 2012 | 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: 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). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE CO 1111 139TH AVENUE · SAN LEANDRO, CA, 94578 | WaterRCRA | Violation Identified QNCR 4 | 0 | 0 | — | Oct 2018 | 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
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of StateIGF::OT::IGF GHIRARDELLI GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE BOX 18PCcontract · Last action 2016-11-29$20,510
- Department of StateICASS/STATE CHRISTMAS GRATUITIES 2016 CHOCOLATEScontract · Last action 2016-10-19$10,252
- Department of StateCHRISTMAS CHOCOLATEScontract · Last action 2017-10-27$9,669
- Department of StateCHRISMAS GRATUITIES - CHOCOLATE GIFT BOXEScontract · Last action 2009-11-23$6,066
- Department of StatePURCHASE OF CHOCOLATE BOXESAS CHRISTMAS GRATUITIEScontract · Last action 2008-11-24$5,240
- Department of StateCHRISTMAS GRATUITIES - GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE BOXEScontract · Last action 2010-11-17$4,700
- Department of StateEOY GRATUITIES 2010 - CHOCOLATEScontract · Last action 2010-11-15$4,341
- Department of StateCHOCOLATE FILLED GIFT BOX FOR GRATUITES (PO)contract · Last action 2010-11-01$3,750
- Department of StateGRATUITIES - FLAG BOXES WITH SQUARES CHOCOLATE, CONTAINS 18 ASSTRD SQUAREScontract · Last action 2007-12-01$3,250
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 424450 - CONFECTIONERY MERCHANT WHOLESALERS. Last action: 2017-10-27. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-25 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $23,775 | |
| 2017-06-22 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $5,250 | |
| 2017-05-11 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $18,850 | |
| 2016-02-08 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $3,150 | |
| 2013-08-28 | Complaint | 8 | 2 | $27,045 | |
| 2010-07-27 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-06-25 | Accident | 2 | — | $1,200 | |
| 2005-10-26 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $7,955 | |
| 2004-07-08 | Complaint | 6 | 1 | $4,500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY 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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- GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 27 violations and $91,725 in total penalties.