Establishment profile
GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COMPANY
10 GUITTARD ROAD, BURLINGAME, CA, 94010
311351 — Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans
EIN 940524450
Summary
GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COMPANY has accumulated 47 OSHA violations across 15 inspections over 33 years of recorded history, with $61,375 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 147 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 6 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 8 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 · 23 citations in this view · $58,005 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3314 C | 2 | 2 | $19,800 | Oct 2006 | May 2009 |
| 4002 A | 2 | 2 | $7,925 | Oct 1993 | Mar 2009 |
| 29 CFR 2500.0010 A | 2 | 2 | — | Mar 2009 | Nov 2017 |
| 3210(D) | 1 | 1 | $6,750 | Feb 2020 | Feb 2020 |
| 3314 A | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 |
| 4050 A | 1 | 1 | $4,385 | Mar 2009 | Mar 2009 |
| 3314(G)(2)(A) | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Nov 2017 | Nov 2017 |
| 3210 C | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 4185 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 |
| 4075 A | 1 | 1 | $975 | Mar 2009 | Mar 2009 |
| 3995 A | 1 | 1 | $975 | Mar 2009 | Mar 2009 |
| 3210(B) | 1 | 1 | $935 | Feb 2020 | Feb 2020 |
| 3314 F | 1 | 1 | $750 | Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 |
| 4051 A | 1 | 1 | $650 | Mar 2009 | Mar 2009 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0012 A | 1 | 1 | $650 | Mar 2009 | Mar 2009 |
| 3308 | 1 | 1 | $560 | Feb 2020 | Feb 2020 |
| 3273 A | 1 | 1 | $485 | Mar 2009 | Mar 2009 |
| 3212(A)(2)(A) | 1 | 1 | $450 | Nov 2017 | Nov 2017 |
| 3999 B | 1 | 1 | $450 | Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 |
| 5144 D01 A | 1 | 1 | $365 | Mar 2009 | Mar 2009 |
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 3113 within CA. Peer group: 147 employers. This establishment has 47 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 197 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 GUITTARD 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2019 | Brain,Elevated Work Platform,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Forklift,Fracture,Rib,Traumatic | 1 | 1 | — | |
| May 8, 2009 | ROTATING PARTS,FOOD PREPARATION,MOLDING MACHINE,CLEANING,LOCKOUT,LACERATION,STRUCK BY,ARM,HAND,CONTUSION | 1 | — | — | |
| Jul 5, 2007 | PLATFORM,FRACTURE,HEAD,LACERATION,RIB,FALL,WORK SURFACE,LEG | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 26, 2006 | FOOD PREPARATION,FINGER,GUARD,CLEANING,LOCKOUT,ROLLER--MACH/PART,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,NIP POINT,UNGUARDED | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jul 17, 2002 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,WORK RULES | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jan 11, 1999 | DRUM,CRUSHED,FALL,OFF LOADING,PALLET,CONTUSION | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jan 20, 1997 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,CLEANING,FOOT CONTROL,INTERLOCK,LOCKOUT,SEALING MACHINE,UNGUARDED | 1 | — | — | |
| Jun 30, 1993 | MIXER BLADE,WORK RULES,MIXER,CAUGHT BY,LOCKOUT,ARM,BLADE,TANK | 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 6+ years. Most recent activity: 6 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 GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for GUITTARD 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 GUITTARD 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.). 6 cases · 6 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-CA-314245 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-305648 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2022 | Jan 2023 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-305156 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-174692 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2016 | Jul 2016 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-071628 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2011 | Feb 2012 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-034413 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2009 | Jun 2009 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, 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 GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COMPANY 10 GUITTARD RD · BURLINGAME, CA, 94010 | AirRCRA | 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.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-19 | Accident | 3 | 1 | $8,245 | |
| 2017-08-03 | Planned | 9 | 2 | $3,945 | |
| 2015-01-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-05-08 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | |
| 2009-02-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-12-23 | Planned | 21 | 2 | $13,025 | |
| 2007-07-12 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $2,910 | |
| 2006-07-19 | Accident | 3 | 1 | $18,600 | |
| 2005-09-08 | Complaint | 3 | — | $150 | |
| 2002-07-30 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-10-30 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-01-27 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-01-24 | Accident | 4 | 3 | $7,700 | |
| 1993-07-09 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | |
| 1993-01-04 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GUITTARD 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COMPANY has 15 OSHA inspections on record with 47 violations and $61,375 in total penalties.
- How does GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COMPANY operates in the chocolate and confectionery manufacturing from cacao beans industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9. GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 11.33 compared to an industry average of 2.1.