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City of Berkeley - Parks Division

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Berkeley - Parks Division ranks #39,954 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$8,435
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,954
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Berkeley - Parks Division in Berkeley, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,435. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City of Berkeley - Parks Division 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,954 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 Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Vincent Fire Company (Ppe) in Vincentown, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,400 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#39,954
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Berkeley - Parks Division runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$8,435 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Berkeley - Parks Division.

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City of Berkeley - Parks Division has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

City of Berkeley - Parks Division in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Berkeley - Parks Division ranks #669 at $8,435 current penalty.

How City of Berkeley - Parks Division Compares

City of Berkeley - Parks Division's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-05-09

Last Inspection

2022-08-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,218

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,218 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$8,435

Current Penalty Amount

$8,435

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of Berkeley - Parks Division compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Berkeley - Parks Division Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $8,435 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,218 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Berkeley - Parks Division, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,435 here).

Hope Fire Company # 1 $8,400 NJ Vincent Fire Company (Building) $8,400 NJ Vincent Fire Company (Ppe) $8,400 NJ Hammonton Fire Department Station #2 $8,400 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Atlantic City - Fire Station No. 3 2 insp. Atlantic City, NJ NJ Doc Southern State Correctional Facility 2 insp. Delmont, NJ City of Atlantic City Fire Department 2 insp. Atlantic City, NJ Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 2 insp. Plainfield, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

LA City Building & Safety
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $8,435
City of Picayune
Picayune, MS
0 inspections $0
Hope Fire Company # 1
Allentown, NJ
2 inspections $8,400
Vincent Fire Company (Building)
Vincentown, NJ
6 inspections $8,400
Vincent Fire Company (Ppe)
Vincentown, NJ
2 inspections $8,400

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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 City of Berkeley - Parks Division safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Berkeley - Parks Division's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does City of Berkeley - Parks Division have? ▼
City of Berkeley - Parks Division has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,435.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Berkeley - Parks Division had? ▼
City of Berkeley - Parks Division has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-05-09 and the most recent on 2022-08-11. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Berkeley - Parks Division? ▼
City of Berkeley - Parks Division has been assessed $8,435 in current OSHA penalties.
Does City of Berkeley - Parks Division have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Berkeley - Parks Division 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 City of Berkeley - Parks Division operate in? ▼
City of Berkeley - Parks Division operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City of Berkeley - Parks Division rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Berkeley - Parks Division ranks #39,954 (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 City of Berkeley - Parks Division's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Berkeley - Parks Division's total OSHA penalty of $8,435 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vincent Fire Company (Ppe) in Vincentown, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $8,400 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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