Educational Services · Berkeley, CA
University of California Berkeley
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University of California Berkeley ranks #87,444 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.
- $910
- OSHA penalties
- 4
- Violations cited
- 3
- OSHA inspections
- #87,444
- of 99,447 penalized employers
University of California Berkeley in Berkeley, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $910. 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 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,444 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA is another educational services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $915 in current penalties.
- 1.3
- violations per inspection
- 0.0%
- of violations were serious
- #87,444
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 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 Educational Services per-employer average
- University of Californ… $910
University of California Berkeley
$910 in penalties
- Educational Services avg
Educational Services industry average (per employer)
$3,025 in penalties
What this shows University of California Berkeley runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$910 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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.
University of California Berkeley in the Educational Services enforcement ledger
Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, University of California Berkeley ranks #709 at $910 current penalty.
How University of California Berkeley Compares
University of California Berkeley's 1.33 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
3
First Inspection
2010-05-05
Last Inspection
2011-04-15
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
1.3
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$303
Industry Avg / Inspection
$1,199
What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $303 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
0
Serious
0.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
4
Other-Than-Serious
100.0% 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
$2,670
Current Penalty Amount
$910
Penalty Reduction
65.9%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,760 from the initial assessment of $2,670. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
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 | 3 | 2.5 |
| Violations | 4 | 5.7 |
| Total Penalty | $910 | $3,025 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $303 | $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 ($910 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services
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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.
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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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