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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Keno, OR

Desert Lake Technologies LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Desert Lake Technologies LLC ranks #88,520 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$825
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,520
of 99,447 penalized employers

Desert Lake Technologies LLC in Keno, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $825. 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 Lake Technologies LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,520 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Drago Brothers Logging LLC in Cottage Grove, OR is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $835 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#88,520
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Desert Lake Technologies LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Desert Lake Technologies LLC runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$825 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Desert Lake Technologies LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.62.64.56.48.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedT- E Cattle, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MARSHALL FARMS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MILICIC FARMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GOLDEN GATE HOP RANC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PARAGON PERSONNEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1REEVES FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LUCIA MARGARITA ANDR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RAJ KUMAR SHARMA DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RENOVA TECHNOLOGY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FORE-QUARTERS FEEDLO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5QUICKSILVER CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LOS RIOS FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STORM CREEK TIMBER F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TED MCTEER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MID VALLEY LABOR SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COUNTRY SWEET PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DAIRY FARMERS OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TUDOR RANCH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALTAMIRA LABOR SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BERRY FAMILY OF NURS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Desert Lake Technolo…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Desert Lake Technologies LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 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 Lake Technologies LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Desert Lake Technologies LLC is the #1,674 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($825).

How Desert Lake Technologies LLC Compares

Desert Lake Technologies LLC's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-28

Last Inspection

2010-12-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$413

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $413 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$825

Current Penalty Amount

$825

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Desert Lake Technologies LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Desert Lake Technologies LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $825 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $413 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Desert Lake Technologies LLC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($825 here).

Durango Farm Management, INC. $820 CA Triple I Press LLC $815 CA Milk Specialties Company $810 CA Big Valley Labor, LLC. $810 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

T- E Cattle, LLC 2 insp. Grace, ID Marshall Farms Group, LTD 2 insp. North Rose, NY Milicic Farming LLC 2 insp. MC Farland, CA Golden Gate Hop Ranches INC 2 insp. Grandview, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Means Nursery INC
Scappoose, OR
5 inspections $825
Durango Farm Management, INC.
Kingsburg, CA
2 inspections $820
Parsons Farm II INC
Canby, OR
3 inspections $830
Drago Brothers Logging LLC
Cottage Grove, OR
2 inspections $835
Triple I Press LLC
Holtville, CA
2 inspections $815

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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 Lake Technologies LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Desert Lake Technologies LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Desert Lake Technologies LLC have? ▼
Desert Lake Technologies LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $825.
How many OSHA inspections has Desert Lake Technologies LLC had? ▼
Desert Lake Technologies LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-28 and the most recent on 2010-12-17. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Desert Lake Technologies LLC? ▼
Desert Lake Technologies LLC has been assessed $825 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Desert Lake Technologies LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Desert Lake Technologies LLC has 5 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 Lake Technologies LLC operate in? ▼
Desert Lake Technologies LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111998). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Desert Lake Technologies LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Desert Lake Technologies LLC ranks #88,520 (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 Lake Technologies LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Desert Lake Technologies LLC's total OSHA penalty of $825 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Drago Brothers Logging LLC in Cottage Grove, OR is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $835 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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