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Desert Empire Transfer & Storage

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Desert Empire Transfer & Storage ranks #51,586 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty29% serious
$5,685
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#51,586
of 99,447 penalized employers

Desert Empire Transfer & Storage in San Bernardino, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,685. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Desert Empire Transfer & Storage 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,586 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England, INC. in Albany, NY is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,683 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
#51,586
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Desert Empire Transfer & Storage sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$5,685 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Desert Empire Transfer & Storage.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDANA CONTAINER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GARDEN STATE PARKWAY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21MCKESSON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOSEPH CORY HOLDINGS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CENTRAL TRANSPORT OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DG DISTRIBUTION MIDW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMSTEK METAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9YRC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GULF STREAM MARINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BLUEFYN US INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEWIS HYMAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WEAVER MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GSS SAFETY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MENLO LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WOODLAND TRUCK LINE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALASKA RAINFOREST SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRAD PICKERING DBA S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Desert Empire Transf…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Desert Empire Transfer & Storage has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Desert Empire Transfer & Storage in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Desert Empire Transfer & Storage is the #2,240 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($5,685).

How Desert Empire Transfer & Storage Compares

Desert Empire Transfer & Storage's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-01-08

Last Inspection

2022-05-19

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,843

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $2,843 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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

$19,335

Current Penalty Amount

$5,685

Penalty Reduction

70.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,650 from the initial assessment of $19,335. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Desert Empire Transfer & Storage compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Desert Empire Transfer & Storage Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $5,685 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,843 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Desert Empire Transfer & Storage, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,685 here).

Americold Logistics, LLC $5,683 TX Family Dollar Services, LLC $5,683 NY Xpo Logistics Freight INC $5,683 KS The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England, INC. $5,683 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dana Container, INC. 2 insp. Paulsboro, NJ Garden State Parkway Clifton Maintenance Yard # 7 2 insp. Clifton, NJ McKesson Corporation 2 insp. Suwanee, GA National Maintenance and Repair of Kentucky INC. 2 insp. Ledbetter, KY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Americold Logistics, LLC
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $5,683
Family Dollar Services, LLC
Rome, NY
2 inspections $5,683
Xpo Logistics Freight INC
Kansas City, KS
2 inspections $5,683
The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England, INC.
Albany, NY
2 inspections $5,683
U.S. Postal Service
Virginia Beach, VA
4 inspections $5,683

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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 Desert Empire Transfer & Storage safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Desert Empire Transfer & Storage's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Desert Empire Transfer & Storage have? ▼
Desert Empire Transfer & Storage has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,685.
How many OSHA inspections has Desert Empire Transfer & Storage had? ▼
Desert Empire Transfer & Storage has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-08 and the most recent on 2022-05-19. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Desert Empire Transfer & Storage? ▼
Desert Empire Transfer & Storage has been assessed $5,685 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,335 (a 70.6% reduction).
Does Desert Empire Transfer & Storage have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Desert Empire Transfer & Storage has 2 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 Desert Empire Transfer & Storage operate in? ▼
Desert Empire Transfer & Storage operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Desert Empire Transfer & Storage rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Desert Empire Transfer & Storage ranks #51,586 (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 Desert Empire Transfer & Storage's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Desert Empire Transfer & Storage's total OSHA penalty of $5,685 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England, INC. in Albany, NY is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $5,683 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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