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Deer Valley Smiles

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Deer Valley Smiles ranks #61,931 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty44% serious
$3,950
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#61,931
of 99,447 penalized employers

Deer Valley Smiles in Phoenix, AZ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Deer Valley Smiles 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,931 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Smart Start #5 Central Lawton in Lawton, OK is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#61,931
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Deer Valley Smiles compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Deer Valley Smiles runs well above peers (3.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,950 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Deer Valley Smiles.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLOWELL GENERAL HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COMPASS GROUP USA, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NORTH ARKANSAS REGIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MN DEPT OF HUMAN SVC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10RAINIER SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LIFESPIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STATE OF NEVADA PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10VISTA MARIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GORDON MEMORIAL HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NJ DEPARTMENT OF HEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PATIENT SUPPORT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ST MARY'S HOME, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COPELAND OAKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE NEWYORK AND PRES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HARTFORD HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KAISER PERMANENTE WO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0STEWARD ROCKLEDGE HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYSOPWDD STEINFELDT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Deer Valley Smiles, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Deer Valley Smiles has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Deer Valley Smiles in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Deer Valley Smiles is the #1,326 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($3,950).

How Deer Valley Smiles Compares

Deer Valley Smiles's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-18

Last Inspection

2012-05-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,975

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $1,975 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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

$3,950

Current Penalty Amount

$3,950

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Deer Valley Smiles compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Deer Valley Smiles Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 9 1.1
Total Penalty $3,950 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,975 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Deer Valley Smiles, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,950 here).

Esperanza Unida, INC. $3,940 WI Beit T'shuvah $3,975 CA Caribe Physicians Plaza Corporation $3,925 PR Coventry Place $3,978 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Lowell General Hospital 2 insp. Lowell, MA Compass Group USA, INC. 2 insp. Washington, DC North Arkansas Regional Medical Center 2 insp. Harrison, AR MN Dept of Human SVC - Minnesota Security Hospital 2 insp. ST Peter, MN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Visiting Angels
Waco, TX
0 inspections $0
Americas Choice Children's Center
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Cottage of Spring Branch
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Vibra Hospital of Southeastern
Lincoln Park, MI
0 inspections $0
Smart Start #5 Central Lawton
Lawton, OK
0 inspections $0

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deer Valley Smiles safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Deer Valley Smiles's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Deer Valley Smiles have? ▼
Deer Valley Smiles has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Deer Valley Smiles had? ▼
Deer Valley Smiles has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-18 and the most recent on 2012-05-09. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Deer Valley Smiles? ▼
Deer Valley Smiles has been assessed $3,950 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Deer Valley Smiles have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Deer Valley Smiles has 4 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Deer Valley Smiles operate in? ▼
Deer Valley Smiles operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621210). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Deer Valley Smiles rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Deer Valley Smiles ranks #61,931 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Deer Valley Smiles's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Deer Valley Smiles's total OSHA penalty of $3,950 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Smart Start #5 Central Lawton in Lawton, OK is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

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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