Oakland, 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, Oakland, CA has 287 employers tracked by OSHA with 691 total inspections and $2.9M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Oakland
Workplace safety enforcement records in Oakland, CA span 287 employers and 691 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.4 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 1,364 violations — a rate of 1.97 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $2.9M, averaging $10K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: University of California alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 1,364 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 Oakland typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 287 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 Oakland
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California Educational Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT Transportation & Warehousing | 9 | 16 | $254K |
| 3 | BELLAKEN GARDEN & SKILLED NURSING CENTER Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | Oakland Athletics Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | TELECARE CORPORATION Healthcare & Social Assistance | 5 | 14 | $122K |
| 6 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. Transportation & Warehousing | 10 | 15 | $111K |
| 7 | AC Transit Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | Beauty Supply Warehouse- Telegraph Retail Trade | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER Healthcare & Social Assistance | 4 | 13 | $88K |
| 10 | BIZON GROUP INC. Manufacturing | 3 | 25 | $83K |
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All Employers in Oakland, CA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSC LOGISTICS, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $27K |
| Willow Tree Nursing and Rehabilitation | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| SSA TERMINALS (OAKLAND), LLC | Transportation & Warehousing | 15 | $27K |
| DAWIT GOITOM FESSEHAYE | Other Services | 2 | $26K |
| AVIATION PORT SERVICES L.L.C. | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $24K |
| PROLOGIS CALIFORNIA INC. | Real Estate & Rental | 2 | $24K |
| Bethany Home Care 2 | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| SAM JIN CONSTRUCTION & ARCHITECTURE | Construction | 2 | $22K |
| DHO, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $22K |
| PACE SUPPLY CORP. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $21K |
| Quality Inn | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $21K |
| Pho Hiep Hung | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| AGRIBAG MANUFACTURING, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $20K |
| FRUITVALE OPERATING COMPANY, LP | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $19K |
| Dusk | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| PORT OF OAKLAND | Transportation & Warehousing | 6 | $19K |
| JOHN MINOCK ENTERPRISES | Construction | 2 | $18K |
| MCWANE, INC. DBA AB&I FOUNDRY | Manufacturing | 2 | $18K |
| OAKGROVE SPRINGS CARE CENTER | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY | Utilities | 4 | $18K |
| EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | Utilities | 13 | $18K |
| DISCOVERY BUILDERS, INC. | Construction | 2 | $17K |
| THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $16K |
| UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE | Transportation & Warehousing | 1 | $6K |
| Hampton Inn Alameda | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Johnson Security and Protection | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| GENERAL ROOFING COMPANY | Construction | 2 | $15K |
| CUSTOM ALLOY SCRAP SALES, INCORPORATED | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $15K |
| THE PLUMBING MINISTRY | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $14K |
| DILIGENCE SECURITY GROUP | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $14K |
| BUILD GROUP, INC. | Construction | 5 | $13K |
| SSA TERMINALS | Transportation & Warehousing | 6 | $13K |
| PREMIUM ROOFING & WATERPROOFING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| KING'S CONSTRUCTION CO. | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| CHI FUNG PLASTICS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $12K |
| GARDA CL WEST, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 5 | $12K |
| U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - OAKLAND P&DC | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $12K |
| Johansing Iron Works | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| RAGO AND SONS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $11K |
| Youthful Tooth Co. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| PORTS AMERICA | Transportation & Warehousing | 10 | $11K |
| CITY OF OAKLAND / OAKLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT | Public Administration | 3 | $11K |
| BAPC INC | Construction | 2 | $11K |
| PERFORMANCE STRUCTURES, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $11K |
| Maxwell's Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| KENNETH LAM | Construction | 2 | $10K |
| COMPASS CONTAINER GROUP, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $10K |
| SUTTER HEALTH | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $10K |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
