This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Alta Bates Medical Center Safety Record

Berkeley, CA · Health Care & Social Assistance

D

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 08/05/2009

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Alta Bates Medical Center in Berkeley, California has 45 workplace safety violations across 17 inspections, with 3 classified as serious and $15,526 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 2009.

Alta Bates Medical Center, located in Berkeley, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 45 violations on file, 3 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $15,526.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

45 Violations
17 Inspections
3 Serious
$15,526 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
39 ($7,774)
Serious?
3 ($2,265)
Repeat?
3 ($5,487)
3203. B02 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1997
5110. B01 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1999
5110. B03 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1999
5144. B OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
5144. C OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $26,426 in penalties for Alta Bates Medical Center, later reduced to $15,526 — a 41% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
3203. B02 OSHA Standard
3 citations $875
5194. E01 OSHA Standard
2 citations
5144. C OSHA Standard
2 citations $560
5144. B OSHA Standard
2 citations $910
5110. B03 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/05/2009 Complaint? Berkeley, CA 0 $0
05/17/2006 Complaint? Berkeley, CA 0 $0
04/20/2000 Complaint? Berkeley, CA 2 $600
03/02/1999 Referral? Berkeley, CA 5 $1,400
01/14/1999 Complaint? Berkeley, CA 6 $2,345
05/28/1998 Complaint? Berkeley, CA 3 $1,120
04/24/1997 Complaint? Berkeley, CA 0 $0
01/20/1997 Accident? Berkeley, CA 3 $600
02/22/1994 Complaint? Berkeley, CA 2 $1,200
07/01/1993 Complaint? Berkeley, CA 0 $0
06/11/1993 Accident? Berkeley, CA 3 $5,731
05/27/1993 Complaint? Berkeley, CA 0 $0
12/30/1992 Complaint? Berkeley, CA 0 $0
07/20/1992 Complaint? Berkeley, CA 0 $0
06/27/1991 Complaint? Berkeley, CA 19 $2,530
10/18/1990 Complaint? Berkeley, CA 0 $0
10/01/1990 Complaint? Berkeley, CA 2 $0

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