Educational Services · Berkeley, CA

University of California, Berkeley

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University of California, Berkeley ranks #5,724 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 18 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty22% serious
$46,220
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#5,724
of 99,447 penalized employers

University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, CA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $46,220. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected University of California, Berkeley 7 times across a longer 16-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,724 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $780 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, TX is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#5,724
of 99,447 penalized employers
$780
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (2.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $780 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($780 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows University of California, Berkeley runs far above peers (15.3x 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

$46,220 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is University of California, Berkeley.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGEORGE MASON UNIVERS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5SUNY GENESEO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14BALTIMORE CITY BOARD…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 25UNIVERSITY OF WASHIN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3PASSAIC COUNTY TECHN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10UPR, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9NEWARK VALLEY CSD BU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 29SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4MALONE CSD FRANKLIN …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC S…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6SUNY BROOME COMMUNIT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6SCHOOL DIST #1 SEATTLE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7DE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3UPR RECINTO DE ARECIBO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18BELFAST - CSD, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26CUNY BRONX COMMUNITY…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1University of Califo…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18
University of California, Berkeley has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 18 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

University of California, Berkeley in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: University of California, Berkeley is the #33 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($46,220). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, University of California, Berkeley ranks #472 among 478 Educational Services employers with WHD recoveries ($780).

Combined federal exposure here: $46,220 OSHA penalties plus $780 WHD back wages (1.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How University of California, Berkeley Compares

University of California, Berkeley's 2.57 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (15.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2010-03-09

Last Inspection

2025-09-26

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,603

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 7 inspections over 16 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $6,603 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

77.8% 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

$65,725

Current Penalty Amount

$46,220

Penalty Reduction

29.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$47,000

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,505 from the initial assessment of $65,725. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$780
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$780
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$780

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that University of California, Berkeley owed $780 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How University of California, Berkeley compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric University of California, Berkeley Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.5
Violations 18 5.7
Total Penalty $46,220 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,603 $1,199

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($46,220 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

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What to do with this record

Use University of California, Berkeley's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare University of California, Berkeley against Jarvis Christian College, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether University of California, Berkeley's inspection and penalty record is typical for Educational Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Educational Services sector
  • University of California, Berkeley also carries $780 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 University of California, Berkeley safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, University of California, Berkeley's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 18 violations across 7 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does University of California, Berkeley have?
University of California, Berkeley has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $46,220.
How many OSHA inspections has University of California, Berkeley had?
University of California, Berkeley has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-09 and the most recent on 2025-09-26. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for University of California, Berkeley?
University of California, Berkeley has been assessed $46,220 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $65,725 (a 29.7% reduction). Additionally, $780 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does University of California, Berkeley have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. University of California, Berkeley has 4 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.
Has University of California, Berkeley been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against University of California, Berkeley, resulting in $780 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does University of California, Berkeley operate in?
University of California, Berkeley operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if University of California, Berkeley owes me wages?
If you believe University of California, Berkeley owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $780 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does University of California, Berkeley rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, University of California, Berkeley ranks #5,724 (the top 10% 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 University of California, Berkeley's safety record compare to industry average?
University of California, Berkeley's total OSHA penalty of $46,220 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (15.3x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, TX is a similar educational services employer with $0 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 7 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.