Establishment profile
BERG EQUIPMENT & SCAFFOLDING CO INC
3612 CENTER STREET., TACOMA, WA, 98421
532490 — Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
Summary
BERG EQUIPMENT & SCAFFOLDING CO INC has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 26 years of recorded history, with $160 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 90th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 161 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 90th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BERG EQUIPMENT & SCAFFOLDING CO INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records 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), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced 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 · 5 citations in this view · $160 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 8002.802501 | 1 | 1 | $160 | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 8001.302001 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 8003.0020 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 8421.1005 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 0245.920902 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 |
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 5324 within WA. Peer group: 161 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BERG EQUIPMENT & SCAFFOLDING CO INC. 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 BERG EQUIPMENT & SCAFFOLDING CO INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 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 BERG EQUIPMENT & SCAFFOLDING CO INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BERG EQUIPMENT & SCAFFOLDING CO INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BERG EQUIPMENT & SCAFFOLDING CO INC. 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 BERG EQUIPMENT & SCAFFOLDING CO INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BERG EQUIPMENT & SCAFFOLDING CO INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BERG EQUIPMENT & SCAFFOLDING CO INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseSCAFFOLD INSTALLATIONcontract · Last action 2012-09-28$872,304
- Department of DefenseBASE YEARcontract · Last action 2010-02-04$569,409
- Department of DefenseUNIT 11 - CJD RENTAL SCAFFOLDINGcontract · Last action 2012-04-29$90,130
- Department of DefenseOPTION YEAR 1contract · Last action 2011-06-29$80,795
- Department of DefenseCASTERS & ADAPTERS ASSEMBLYcontract · Last action 2009-03-30$77,628
- Department of DefenseOPTION YEAR Icontract · Last action 2012-03-29$51,033
- Department of DefenseOPTION YEAR 3contract · Last action 2013-05-24$38,250
- Department of DefenseOPTION YEAR IIcontract · Last action 2011-09-01$27,351
- Department of DefenseOPTION YEAR IIIcontract · Last action 2012-08-17$21,774
- Department of DefenseOPTION YEAR IIcontract · Last action 2012-04-09$20,737
- Department of DefenseSHORT SWING GATEcontract · Last action 2012-03-14$20,343
- Department of DefenseSCAFFOLD SWING GATEScontract · Last action 2013-05-23$19,000
- Department of DefenseRACKS W/ WELDMENTcontract · Last action 2021-07-26$18,450
- Department of DefenseRACK, YELLOW,contract · Last action 2014-09-25$18,168
- Department of DefenseOPTION YEAR Icontract · Last action 2010-08-30$13,899
- Department of DefenseOPTION YEAR Icontract · Last action 2010-12-08$13,199
- Department of Homeland SecuritySCAFFOLDING FOR CGC ACTIVE PORT ANGELES, WA IN ORDER TO COMPLETE MAINTENANCE ON THE MAST.contract · Last action 2020-06-11$11,436
- Department of DefenseSCAFFOLD SWING GATEScontract · Last action 2012-05-01$10,660
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF SCAFFOLDING PARTScontract · Last action 2019-02-19$8,900
- Department of Homeland Security"IGF::OT::IGF" INSTALL AND DISMANTLE SCAFFOLDINGcontract · Last action 2017-09-13$6,550
- Department of DefenseOPTION YEAR Icontract · Last action 2010-11-19$4,355
- Department of DefenseBASE YEARcontract · Last action 2009-09-22$4,235
- Department of Homeland SecuritySCAFFOLDING RENTALcontract · Last action 2012-07-27$2,780
- Department of DefenseRACK, YELLOWcontract · Last action 2013-09-23$2,121
- Department of DefenseOPTION YEAR IIIcontract · Last action 2012-08-18$1,108
- Department of Veterans AffairsSCAFFOLDcontract · Last action 2007-12-25$542
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-06-02$524
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-09-05$500
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-03-21$300
- Department of DefenseOPTION YEAR IIcontract · Last action 2013-09-27$0
- Department of DefensePRE-FABRICATED STRUCTURES AND SCAFFOLDINGcontract · Last action 2013-05-23$0
- Department of DefenseSCAFFOLD SWING GATEScontract · Last action 2011-07-24$0
- Department of DefenseBASE YEARcontract · Last action 2010-09-14$0
- Department of DefenseMINIMUM GUARANTEEcontract · Last action 2009-09-29$0
- Department of Defense200412!001078!1700!VA10A !FLEET & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CENTER!N0040604D5204 !A!N! !N!0001 ! !20040930!20050929!048686240!048686240!048686240!N!BERG EQP & SCAFFOLDING CO !2130 E D ST !TACOMA !WA!98421!70000!053!53!TACOMA !PIERCE !WASHINGTON!+000000034078!N!N!000000000000!5440!SCAFFOLDING EQUIPMENT AND CONCRETE FORMS !C9E!ALL OTHER SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT !000 !* !423810!E! !5!B!S! ! !D!20090929!B! ! !A! !D!U!J!1!001!N!1G!Z!N!Z! ! !Y!B!N!N! ! !Z! !A!A!00 !A!B!N! ! ! ! ! !N4523A!0001! !contract · Last action 2009-07-30$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 238990 - ALL OTHER SPECIALTY TRADE CONTRACTORS. Last action: 2021-07-26. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-13 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-10-12 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $160 | |
| 2000-01-27 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BERG EQUIPMENT & SCAFFOLDING CO INC 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 BERG EQUIPMENT & SCAFFOLDING CO INC's OSHA violation history?
- BERG EQUIPMENT & SCAFFOLDING CO INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $160 in total penalties.
- How does BERG EQUIPMENT & SCAFFOLDING CO INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- BERG EQUIPMENT & SCAFFOLDING CO INC operates in the other commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.