Establishment profile
SAILDRONE, INC.
1050 W. TOWER AVENUE, ALAMEDA, CA, 94501
541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Summary
SAILDRONE, INC. has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 2 years of recorded history, with $8,625 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 88th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 167 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SAILDRONE, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% 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. 7 distinct standards shown · 7 citations in this view · $8,625 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5162(B) | 1 | 1 | $6,750 | Nov 2023 | Nov 2023 |
| 4650(E) | 1 | 1 | $450 | Nov 2023 | Nov 2023 |
| 5155(E)(1) | 1 | 1 | $450 | Nov 2023 | Nov 2023 |
| 5162(C) | 1 | 1 | $450 | Nov 2023 | Nov 2023 |
| 3203(B)(1) | 1 | 1 | $300 | Nov 2023 | Nov 2023 |
| 6151(C)(1) | 1 | 1 | $225 | Nov 2023 | Nov 2023 |
| 5162(A) | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2023 | Nov 2023 |
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 5417 within CA. Peer group: 167 employers. This establishment has 7 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SAILDRONE, INC.. 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 SAILDRONE, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 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 SAILDRONE, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SAILDRONE, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SAILDRONE, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 SAILDRONE, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SAILDRONE, INC.. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAILDRONE INC 1050 W TOWER AVE · ALAMEDA, CA, 94501 | 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
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SAILDRONE, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Homeland SecurityCONTINUOUS MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS (MDA) CALL ORDER FOR NORTHEAST AND GREAT LAKES DISTRICTScontract · Last action 2026-03-24$15,592,631
- Department of CommerceOMAO UNCREWED MARINE SYSTEMS (UMS) - HURRICANE OBSERVATIONS USING UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLES (USVS)contract · Last action 2024-08-29$5,470,746
- Department of CommerceNOAA/OMAO, UXSOC, UNCREWED MARITIME SYSTEMS (UMS) FOR HURRICANE OBSERVATIONScontract · Last action 2025-11-21$2,849,030
- Department of Homeland SecurityCONTINUOUS ISR SUPPORT DATA AS A SERVICE FOR MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SOLAS.contract · Last action 2024-06-12$2,750,000
- Department of Homeland SecurityCALL ORDER FOR SOUTHEAST DISTRICT TO PROVIDE MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS.contract · Last action 2026-03-23$2,659,286
- Department of Homeland SecurityCALL ORDER FOR SOUTHWEST DISTRICT MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS.contract · Last action 2025-10-29$2,659,286
- Department of Homeland SecurityCALL ORDER FOR SOUTHWEST DISTRICT MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS.contract · Last action 2026-03-02$2,465,774
- Department of CommerceUNCREWED SURFACE VEHICLE SERVICEScontract · Last action 2023-03-20$2,328,384
- Department of CommerceNOAA/OMAO/UXSOC - GULF OF MAINE BATHYMETRIC MAPPINGcontract · Last action 2024-08-28$2,126,542
- Department of Homeland SecurityPROCUREMENT OF SURFACE-BASED MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS FOR SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA IN INTERNATIONAL AND U.S. COASTAL WATERS.contract · Last action 2025-02-13$2,026,650
- Department of CommerceNOAA/OMAO, UXSOC,UNCREWED MARITIME SYSTEMS (UMS) FOR METEOROLOGICAL & OCEANOGRAPHIC OBSERVATIONScontract · Last action 2025-11-18$1,875,000
- Department of CommerceNOAA/OMAO/UMS - BUOY OBSERVATIONScontract · Last action 2025-07-09$1,666,981
- Department of CommercePROTECH FISHERIES TASK ORDER FOR UNCREWED SURFACE VEHICLE SOUTHERN OCEAN DATA COLLECTIONcontract · Last action 2026-04-08$1,607,440
- Department of Homeland SecurityCONDUCT A LOW COST MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS PILOT STUDY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF WORKcontract · Last action 2020-07-07$1,240,326
- Department of CommerceNOAA/OMAO, UXSOC,UNCREWED MARITIME SYSTEMS (UMS) FOR METEOROLOGICAL & OCEANOGRAPHIC OBSERVATIONScontract · Last action 2026-02-23$991,470
- Department of CommerceUNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE SURVEY AND DATA SUPPORTING NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST SCIENCE CENTER HAKE AND COASTAL PELAGIC SPECIES SURVEYS.contract · Last action 2019-07-24$950,000
- Department of CommerceOCEAN WEATHER OBSERVATIONScontract · Last action 2023-04-24$685,600
- Department of CommerceGULF COAST WEATHER DATA.contract · Last action 2023-04-10$606,943
- Department of CommerceNOAA/OMAO, UNCREWED MARITIME SYSTEMS (UMS) SUPPORT SERVICES FOR METEOROLOGICAL & OCEANOGRAPHIC OBSERVATIONS, TPOScontract · Last action 2025-07-11$600,810
- Department of CommerceTROPICAL PACIFIC OBSERVATION SYSTEM - 2023contract · Last action 2022-09-15$563,462
- Department of CommerceIGF::OT::IGF SAILDRONE SERVICEScontract · Last action 2017-01-24$562,660
- Department of CommerceUNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE ALASKA SURVEYcontract · Last action 2020-08-14$508,950
- Department of CommerceTROPICAL PACIFIC OBSERVATION SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2023-08-22$506,520
- Department of CommerceUNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE 23 SURVEY WITH SOUTHWEST FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTERcontract · Last action 2022-08-22$492,450
- Department of DefenseTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM MISSION AS A SERVICE USING FIVE (5) USVS TO COLLECT DATA.contract · Last action 2020-08-17$487,813
- Department of CommerceTROPICAL PACIFIC OBSERVATION SYSTEM - 2022contract · Last action 2022-09-12$477,360
- Department of the InteriorUNCREWED SURFACE VEHICLE (USV) - SAILDRONE, INC.contract · Last action 2023-04-28$426,750
- Department of CommerceTROPICAL PACIFIC OBSERVING SYSTEM (TPOS)-2020 UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLES (USV) SERVICES MISSIONcontract · Last action 2020-08-05$422,502
- Department of CommerceUNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE SURVEYcontract · Last action 2021-04-21$387,192
- Department of the InteriorUSV COLLECTED FISH SURVEY DATAcontract · Last action 2024-08-27$346,748
- Department of CommerceUNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE ANNUAL SURVEY SOUTHWEST FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTERcontract · Last action 2022-06-09$280,154
- Department of CommerceTASK ORDER 6 ON IDIQ - SAILDRONE TROPICAL PACIFIC OBSERVING SYSTEM (TPOS) - PART 3contract · Last action 2019-06-26$231,750
- Department of CommerceIGF::OT::IGF SAILDRONE SERVICEScontract · Last action 2017-03-28$225,000
- Department of CommerceUNMANNED AQUATIC RESEARCH VESSEL DATA COLLECTIONcontract · Last action 2020-03-18$220,944
- Department of CommerceTASK ORDER 7 ON IDIQ - SAILDRONE TROPICAL PACIFIC OBSERVING SYSTEM - PART 3contract · Last action 2018-08-23$220,550
- Department of CommerceSAILDRONE SERVICEScontract · Last action 2018-08-27$196,344
- Department of CommerceUNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE SURVEY SUPPORTcontract · Last action 2021-07-30$185,640
- Department of the InteriorUSV COLLECTED FISH SURVEY DATAcontract · Last action 2021-09-17$171,600
- Department of CommerceIGF::OT::IGF SAILDRONE VESSELcontract · Last action 2017-06-27$168,291
- Department of CommerceSAILDRONE VESSEL RESEARCHcontract · Last action 2019-02-21$162,302
- Department of CommerceKING CRAB TRACKING SURVEYS WITH UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLES (USV)contract · Last action 2021-04-12$158,952
- Department of CommerceOCEAN OBSERVATIONS FOR DATA SPARSE AREAScontract · Last action 2022-06-10$158,170
- Department of the InteriorUSV COLLECTED FISH SURVEY DATAcontract · Last action 2022-05-04$149,460
- Department of CommerceNORTH PACIFIC WINTER STORM USV MISSION SAILING DAYScontract · Last action 2021-06-01$146,461
- Department of CommerceLEASE OF TWO SAILDRONE UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLES. 3.IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2016-10-12$130,000
- Department of CommerceTASK ORDER 5 ON IDIQ - NORTHWEST FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTER AND SOUTHWEST FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTER JOINT PACIFIC HAKE AND COASTAL PELAGIC SPECIES ACOUSTIC SURVEYS OFF THE WEST COASTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA WITH UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLEScontract · Last action 2018-04-12$79,375
- Department of CommerceTASK ORDER 4 ON IDIQ - INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR ARCTIC EXPLORATION: ACOUSTIC AND PCO2 SURVEYS IN THE UNITED STATES ARCTIC WITH UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLES - PART IIcontract · Last action 2018-02-08$10,172
- Department of CommerceNOAA/OMAO, UXSOC,UNCREWED MARITIME SYSTEMS (UMS) FOR OCEAN EXPLORATION AND CHARACTERIZATIONcontract · Last action 2025-07-03$2,500
- Department of CommerceNOAA/OMAO, UXSOC,UNCREWED MARITIME SYSTEMS (UMS) FOR LIVING MARINE RESOURCE SURVEYS AND RESEARCHcontract · Last action 2025-07-03$2,500
- Department of CommerceNOAA/OMAO, UXSOC,UNCREWED MARITIME SYSTEMS (UMS) FOR METEOROLOGICAL & OCEANOGRAPHIC OBSERVATIONScontract · Last action 2025-07-03$2,500
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 541519 - OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES. Last action: 2026-04-08. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-30 | Complaint | 7 | — | $8,625 |
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 SAILDRONE, 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is SAILDRONE, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- SAILDRONE, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 7 violations and $8,625 in total penalties.
- How does SAILDRONE, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- SAILDRONE, INC. operates in the research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.6.