Berkeley, CA
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Berkeley, CA has 69 employers tracked by OSHA with 151 total inspections and $666K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Berkeley
Workplace safety enforcement records in Berkeley, CA span 69 employers and 151 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.2 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 319 violations — a rate of 2.11 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $666K, averaging $10K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Kirala alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 319 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Berkeley typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 69 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Berkeley
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirala Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | Larry Kudsk Construction /M Gutierrez Engin. Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | ARBORICULTURAL SPECIALTIES, INC. Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | 5 | $61K |
| 4 | MICHAEL ROBERTS CONSTRUCTION, INC. Construction | 2 | 9 | $60K |
| 5 | Crepevine Restaurant (Berkeley) Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | MAJESTIC SCEPTER CO. Construction | 2 | 11 | $57K |
| 7 | Inclusive Community Resources LLC Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO Manufacturing | 4 | 14 | $47K |
| 9 | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Educational Services | 7 | 18 | $46K |
| 10 | BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC Manufacturing | 2 | 4 | $41K |
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All Employers in Berkeley, CA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirala | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Larry Kudsk Construction /M Gutierrez Engin. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| ARBORICULTURAL SPECIALTIES, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $61K |
| MICHAEL ROBERTS CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $60K |
| Crepevine Restaurant (Berkeley) | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| MAJESTIC SCEPTER CO. | Construction | 2 | $57K |
| Inclusive Community Resources LLC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO | Manufacturing | 4 | $47K |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY | Educational Services | 7 | $46K |
| BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $41K |
| CITY OF BERKELEY | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $39K |
| SUTTER BAY HOSPITALS | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 6 | $38K |
| IO7 MANAGEMENT, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $34K |
| TCHO VENTURES INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $30K |
| Kokolo Donburi | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| FRANCES TODD INC. DBA THE WOODEN DUCK | Manufacturing | 3 | $27K |
| WEST BUILDERS, INC. | Construction | 8 | $24K |
| PACIFIC STEEL CASTING COMPANY | Manufacturing | 4 | $24K |
| ELECTRO-COATINGS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $22K |
| Diversity Abroad | Educational Services | 0 | $0 |
| BERKELEY UDUPI, INC. | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| TRUITT AND WHITE LUMBER COMPANY | Retail Trade | 2 | $16K |
| BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | Educational Services | 6 | $13K |
| BROWN CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 4 | $13K |
| SID CEBALLOS CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 3 | $10K |
| Sweet Treat Stop | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| DOUGHTRONICS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $9K |
| Kirala Takeout | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| CITY OF BERKELEY - PARKS DIVISION | Public Administration | 2 | $8K |
| Victor Trujillo Racing | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 | $0 |
| ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 4 | $6K |
| TCHO VENTURES, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $6K |
| T C STEEL | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| IYASARE Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| CLIMAX FOODS INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| DAVID DORNAN DBA ALBORZ RESTAURANT | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $4K |
| Wolverine Services | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Papa John's Pizza | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| PACIFIC RACING ASSOCIATION | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 2 | $3K |
| YOU NAME IT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| IDEAL ROOFING CORPORATION | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| SVENSSON AUTOMOTIVE INC. | Other Services | 2 | $1K |
| GEO. M. MARTIN COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $1K |
| JEROME RICHARDSON PAINTING | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| Faith Taylor Racing | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 | $0 |
| Isidro Tamayo Racing | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 | $0 |
| JOSE HIDALGO | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $1K |
| HAWK BUILDERS, INC. | Construction | 3 | $1K |
| ECOLOGY CENTER | Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | $1K |
| Angelo Tekos Racing | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
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