Establishment profile
BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT
BART RIGHT WAY NEAR MILE POST 16.1 C1, WALNUT CREEK, CA, 94597
485112 — Commuter Rail Systems
Summary
BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 17 years of recorded history, with $124,475 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 93rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 256 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 71st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 5 distinct standards shown · 6 citations in this view · $124,475 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3332 B | 2 | 2 | $36,000 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2014 |
| 3203 A07 C | 1 | 1 | $70,000 | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 3273 B | 1 | 1 | $7,650 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
| 2944 C01 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 3203 A06 | 1 | 1 | $3,825 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4851 within CA. Peer group: 256 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2008 | WALKING SURFACE,RAILROAD TRACK,STRUCK BY,TRAIN,RAILROADFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-10-19 | Accident | 3 | 1 | $95,000 | |
| 2008-10-14 | Accident | 3 | 3 | $29,475 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- SF MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCYSAN FRANCISCO — 1 federal enforcement record
- BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICTCONCORD — 1 federal enforcement record
- SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICTOAKLAND — 1 federal enforcement record
- PRIMUS TRANSPORTATION COMPANYSAN FRANCISCO — 1 federal enforcement record
- BAY AREA RAPID TRANSITCONCORD — 1 federal enforcement record
- BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICTOAKLAND — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT's OSHA violation history?
- BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $124,475 in total penalties.
- How does BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT's safety record compare to its industry?
- BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT operates in the commuter rail systems industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6.1.
- Has BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 3 fatality investigations involving BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT.