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Bay Area Rapid Transit

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bay Area Rapid Transit ranks #38,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty7% serious
$8,800
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bay Area Rapid Transit in San Francisco, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bay Area Rapid Transit 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kann Enterprises, INC. in Midway, GA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,798 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
6.7%
of violations were serious
#38,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bay Area Rapid Transit compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bay Area Rapid Transit runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$8,800 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Bay Area Rapid Transit.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHANNAFORD BROTHERS D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GRM INFORMATION MANA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ESTES EXPRESS LINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN AIRCRAFT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MASONHUB, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEVI STRAUSS & COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2US ELOGISTICS SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAGGARD HAULING & RI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2M&W DISTRIBUTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BENNETT TRUCKING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STM INTERNATIONAL, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3APPAREL DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE TONDO GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RUSSELL STOVER CANDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ASHE COUNTY SCHOOL B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALEXANDER TRANSPORT,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ESTES EXPRESS LINES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Bay Area Rapid Transit, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Bay Area Rapid Transit has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Bay Area Rapid Transit in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Bay Area Rapid Transit sits at penalty rank #1,716 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($8,800 assessed).

How Bay Area Rapid Transit Compares

Bay Area Rapid Transit's 7.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-02-19

Last Inspection

2019-04-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $4,400 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

6.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

93.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$13,800

Current Penalty Amount

$8,800

Penalty Reduction

36.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,000 from the initial assessment of $13,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Bay Area Rapid Transit compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bay Area Rapid Transit Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 15 3.2
Total Penalty $8,800 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,400 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bay Area Rapid Transit, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,800 here).

Kann Enterprises, INC. $8,798 GA American Industries $8,796 AS H.G. Conn. Merchants, LLC $8,811 CT United Parcel Service $8,785 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Hannaford Brothers Distribution Center 01 2 insp. South Portland, ME GRM Information Management Services of Boston, LLC 2 insp. Stoughton, MA United Parcel Service, INC. 2 insp. Lima, OH Buckeye Partners, L.P. 2 insp. Perth Amboy, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

USA Truck Inc.
Springdale, AR
0 inspections $0
Kann Enterprises, INC.
Midway, GA
2 inspections $8,798
Liberty Moving & Storage
Commack, NY
1 inspections $1,000
American Industries
Pago Pago, AS
2 inspections $8,796
Sen Transportation Service LLC
Rowlett, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bay Area Rapid Transit safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bay Area Rapid Transit's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bay Area Rapid Transit have? ▼
Bay Area Rapid Transit has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Bay Area Rapid Transit had? ▼
Bay Area Rapid Transit has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-19 and the most recent on 2019-04-16. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bay Area Rapid Transit? ▼
Bay Area Rapid Transit has been assessed $8,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,800 (a 36.2% reduction).
Does Bay Area Rapid Transit have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bay Area Rapid Transit has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Bay Area Rapid Transit operate in? ▼
Bay Area Rapid Transit operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 485113). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bay Area Rapid Transit rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bay Area Rapid Transit ranks #38,848 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Bay Area Rapid Transit's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bay Area Rapid Transit's total OSHA penalty of $8,800 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kann Enterprises, INC. in Midway, GA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $8,798 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.