Establishment profile
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
1550 PACIFIC STREET, UNION CITY, CA, 94587
511110 — Newspaper Publishers
Summary
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE has accumulated 46 OSHA violations across 18 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $26,315 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 138 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
56% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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 · 27 citations in this view · $23,400 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3314 A | 4 | 4 | $5,600 | Apr 1992 | Nov 2002 |
| 4002 A | 2 | 2 | $7,050 | Apr 1992 | Aug 2004 |
| 3203 B01 | 2 | 2 | $800 | May 1993 | Jul 1996 |
| 5097 C10 | 2 | 2 | $730 | Apr 1992 | Nov 2002 |
| 3203 B02 | 2 | 2 | $600 | Jun 1996 | Jan 1997 |
| 5096 B | 1 | 1 | $900 | Apr 1992 | Apr 1992 |
| 3220 E03 | 1 | 1 | $850 | Feb 2006 | Feb 2006 |
| 5097 B01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Apr 1992 | Apr 1992 |
| 5098 A02 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Apr 1992 | Apr 1992 |
| 3385 A | 1 | 1 | $700 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 5162 A | 1 | 1 | $700 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 4000 D | 1 | 1 | $675 | Aug 2004 | Aug 2004 |
| 3203 A01 | 1 | 1 | $560 | May 1993 | May 1993 |
| 3203 A07 B | 1 | 1 | $450 | Jul 1996 | Jul 1996 |
| 5143 A05 | 1 | 1 | $390 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 3203 A04 | 1 | 1 | $390 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 5144 C | 1 | 1 | $390 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 5099 A | 1 | 1 | $390 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1430.1 B | 1 | 1 | $375 | Mar 2002 | Mar 2002 |
| 3221 D02 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Feb 2006 | Feb 2006 |
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 5111 within CA. Peer group: 138 employers. This establishment has 46 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. 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 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2004 | SEVERED,TENDON,MACHINE OPERATOR,ROLLER--MACH/PART,FALL,ARM,CONVEYOR BELT,PAPER MACHINE,UNGUARDED,WRISTFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Apr 9, 1998 | FINGER,CAUGHT BY,NIP POINT,PRESS OPERATOR,HAND,PRESS | 1 | — | — | |
| Dec 17, 1992 | PRINTING PRESS,CYLINDER,FINGER,WORK RULES,LOCKOUT,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,NIP POINT,UNGUARDED | 1 | — | — | |
| Dec 13, 1991 | MAINTENANCE,WORK RULES,CAUGHT BY,LOCKOUT,ARM,COMMUNICATION,CONTUSION | 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 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 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 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, 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 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE 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.). 19 cases · 19 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-CA-268060 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2020 | Jan 2021 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-201183 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2017 | Oct 2017 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-138514 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2014 | Feb 2015 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-136636 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2014 | Feb 2015 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-089262 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2012 | May 2013 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-035472 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2011 | Jun 2011 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-034102 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2008 | Oct 2008 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-033993 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2008 | Oct 2008 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-033727 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2007 | Jan 2008 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-032886 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2006 | Mar 2006 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-032843 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2006 | Aug 2007 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-032832 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2005 | Jan 2006 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-032630 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2005 | Dec 2005 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-032495 | Unfair labor practice | May 2005 | Jul 2005 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-032445 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2005 | Jun 2005 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-032430 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2005 | Apr 2005 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-032169 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2004 | Jun 2007 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-032149 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2004 | Nov 2005 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-031766 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2004 | Jul 2004 | 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 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE 1550 PACIFIC STREET · UNION CITY, CA, 94587 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Aug 1993 | 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 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-29 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-02-01 | Complaint | 4 | — | $1,550 | |
| 2005-03-16 | Complaint | 1 | — | $335 | |
| 2004-03-02 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $7,425 | |
| 2002-09-24 | Complaint | 10 | 1 | $7,330 | |
| 2002-01-09 | Accident | 2 | — | $750 | |
| 1998-04-17 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-11-27 | Accident | 4 | — | $1,200 | |
| 1996-05-09 | Accident | 1 | — | $300 | |
| 1996-05-09 | Accident | 4 | — | $2,900 | |
| 1995-03-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-06-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-05-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-12-14 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-05-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-04-19 | Accident | 2 | — | $1,060 | |
| 1991-10-10 | Complaint | 16 | 1 | $3,465 | |
| 1991-09-18 | Complaint | 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 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE 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 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE's OSHA violation history?
- SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE has 18 OSHA inspections on record with 46 violations and $26,315 in total penalties.
- How does SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE's safety record compare to its industry?
- SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE operates in the newspaper publishers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.8.
- Has SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE.