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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Waterloo, IL

Eric Berla DMD

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eric Berla DMD ranks #26,981 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty90% serious
$13,418
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,981
of 99,447 penalized employers

Eric Berla DMD in Waterloo, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,418. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Eric Berla DMD 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,981 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, KF Community Care, LLC in Duarte, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,440 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
90.0%
of violations were serious
#26,981
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Eric Berla DMD compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Eric Berla DMD runs far above peers (11.4x 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

$13,418 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Eric Berla DMD.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT BAY REGIONAL V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CALIFORNIA DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OHNH EMP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2150 RIVERSIDE OP. LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2IMPERIAL CARE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DENTAL DREAMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HEALTHSTAT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALPENA REGIONAL MEDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MEADVILLE AREA AMBUL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AIR SERV CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SKYVIEW CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GOLDEN LIVING CENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRESNO FAMILY DENTIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEREDED DENTAL PC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CENTRAL LONG TERM CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12EMERITUS CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BD PRINEVILLE II LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NYCHHC BRONX CENTRAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ST. MARY'S MEDICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NAZARETH LIVING CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Eric Berla DMD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Eric Berla DMD has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Eric Berla DMD in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Eric Berla DMD is the #468 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($13,418).

How Eric Berla DMD Compares

Eric Berla DMD's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (11.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-07-18

Last Inspection

2019-01-31

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,709

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $6,709 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

90.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$20,644

Current Penalty Amount

$13,418

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,226 from the initial assessment of $20,644. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Eric Berla DMD compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Eric Berla DMD Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 10 1.1
Total Penalty $13,418 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,709 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Eric Berla DMD, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,418 here).

KF Community Care, LLC $13,440 CA Athens Pulmonary and Allergy, P.C. $13,450 GA Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center INC. $13,481 GA Studio City Rehabilitation Center $13,485 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Great Bay Regional Volunteer Ems 2 insp. Little Egg Harbor TWP, NJ California Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga 2 insp. Coalinga, CA Ohnh Emp, LLC 2 insp. Akron, OH 150 Riverside Op. LLC 2 insp. New York, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Platinum Plus Care LLC
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0 inspections $0
Just Believe Recovery Center
Jensen Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Providence Living Ctr Inc
Topeka, KS
0 inspections $0
Golden Oaks Village
Enid, OK
0 inspections $0
KF Community Care, LLC
Duarte, CA
2 inspections $13,440

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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 Eric Berla DMD safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Eric Berla DMD's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Eric Berla DMD have? ▼
Eric Berla DMD has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,418.
How many OSHA inspections has Eric Berla DMD had? ▼
Eric Berla DMD has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-18 and the most recent on 2019-01-31. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Eric Berla DMD? ▼
Eric Berla DMD has been assessed $13,418 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,644 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Eric Berla DMD have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Eric Berla DMD has 9 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 Eric Berla DMD operate in? ▼
Eric Berla DMD operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621210). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Eric Berla DMD rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Eric Berla DMD ranks #26,981 (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 Eric Berla DMD's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Eric Berla DMD's total OSHA penalty of $13,418 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (11.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, KF Community Care, LLC in Duarte, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $13,440 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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