Establishment profile
BERGER & KING, INC.
920 WILLOW CREEK ROAD, ESCANABA, MI, 49829
238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Summary
BERGER & KING, INC. has accumulated 17 OSHA violations across 18 inspections over 36 years of recorded history, with $2,650 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 9,628 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BERGER & KING, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and WHD wage enforcement records only. No matching records were found in 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.
OSHA workplace safety
50% 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. 13 distinct standards shown · 17 citations in this view · $2,650 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4082.234901 | 4 | 4 | $1,300 | Jan 2001 | Jul 2013 |
| 29 CFR 4084.320701 | 2 | 2 | — | Dec 1993 | Feb 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B04 II | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 |
| 29 CFR 4084.215511 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0100 A | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2022 | Mar 2022 |
| 408.40114(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2022 | Mar 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H03 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4084.320703 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2012 | Jun 2012 |
| 29 CFR 4084.011401 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2012 | Jun 2012 |
| 29 CFR 4084.112405 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2011 | Feb 2011 |
| 29 CFR 4084.112103 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2011 | Feb 2011 |
| 29 CFR 4084.062201 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4084.195701 | 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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 2382 within MI. Peer group: 9,628 employers. This establishment has 17 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BERGER & KING, 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 BERGER & KING, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 1 violation · $0 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Nov 2017 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · $0 in backwages
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 – Nov 2017 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | — | — | 0 | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BERGER & KING, 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 BERGER & KING, 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 BERGER & KING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BERGER & KING, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BERGER & KING, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Veterans AffairsRENOVATE/RELOCATE NURSING HOME CARE UNIT AT IRON MOUNTAIN VA MEDICAL CENTER, MICHIGAN. PROJECT IS FOR THE RENOVATION OF 31,954 SF OF SPACE FOR A 40 BED PLUS NURSING HOME CARE UNIT.contract · Last action 2008-07-25$582,948
- Department of Veterans AffairsINSTALL SOFT WATER SYSTEM OSCAR G JOHNSON VAMC, IRON MOUNTAIN, MIcontract · Last action 2012-07-24$290,965
- Department of Veterans AffairsUPGRADE OUTBUILDING HEATING SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION. PROJECT 585-18-117 AT THE OSCAR G. JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER IN IRON MOUNTAIN, MI.contract · Last action 2020-09-17$96,465
- Department of Veterans AffairsEMERGENCY PROCUREMENT FOR FLASH STERILIZER SITE PREPcontract · Last action 2009-07-27$35,825
- General Services AdministrationHVAC & ACM REMOVAL - AHU#2 - KALAMAZOO FED. BLDG.contract · Last action 2009-09-03$31,499
- Department of AgricultureHIA - RAPID RIVER HVAC WORK PER YOUR QUOTE DATED 6/4/2019contract · Last action 2019-06-12$22,640
- Department of the InteriorSEPERATE THE DOMESTIC AND FIRE WATER WELLScontract · Last action 2008-08-29$19,879
- Department of the InteriorIGF::CL::IGF ESTAR, HVAC 52.223-15 -- ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ENERGY-CONSUMING PRODUCTS (DEC 2007) PG. 10contract · Last action 2018-01-16$17,544
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF HIA - WATER HEATER REPLACEMENTS RAPID RIVERcontract · Last action 2014-06-18$11,875
- Department of Veterans AffairsREPLACE DUCT ENGINEERING AHU AT IRON MOUNTAIN VA MEDICAL CENTERcontract · Last action 2008-04-10$7,730
- Department of Veterans AffairsTAS::36 0160::TAS MISCELLANEOUScontract · Last action 2010-11-05$6,800
- Department of Veterans AffairsHVAC PHARAMCY CACHE AT IRON MOUNTAIN VA MEDICAL CENTERcontract · Last action 2008-03-18$6,687
- Department of AgricultureRAPID RIVER COOLER UNITcontract · Last action 2022-03-23$4,022
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF HIA - MUNISING BUNKHOUSE FURNACE REPLACEMENTcontract · Last action 2015-03-23$3,855
- Department of Veterans AffairsREPAIR STEAM PIPE ON 6E AND 6 WEST PENTHOUSE. INCcontract · Last action 2007-10-19$2,500
- Department of Veterans AffairsPROVIDE AND INSTALL TWO BACK DRAFT DAMPERS IN THEcontract · Last action 2007-10-23$2,449
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-09-12$2,000
- Department of Veterans AffairsHOT WATER LINE SHUT DOWN - AUTHORIZED BY DAVE P.contract · Last action 2008-03-20$1,452
- Department of Veterans AffairsASSIST VA PLUMER WITH INSTALLING VALVES IN THE SUBcontract · Last action 2008-07-14$536
- Department of Veterans AffairsASSIST ENGINEERING IN INTALLING WATER BY-PASS IN Bcontract · Last action 2008-05-15$210
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 236220 - COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. Last action: 2022-03-23. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-01 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-01-24 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-10-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-09-21 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-03-31 | Programmed Related | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-02-05 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $700 | |
| 2011-11-17 | Planned | 3 | — | $600 | |
| 2010-08-09 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $1,350 | |
| 2008-07-31 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-03-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-01-03 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-02-26 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-01-04 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-01-29 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-11-01 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-04-03 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-03-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-10-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $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 BERGER & KING, 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 BERGER & KING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- BERGER & KING, INC. has 18 OSHA inspections on record with 17 violations and $2,650 in total penalties.
- How does BERGER & KING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- BERGER & KING, INC. operates in the plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.