Manufacturing · Glendale, AZ

Desert Truss, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Desert Truss, INC. ranks #85,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty38% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,050
OSHA penalties: 8
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Desert Truss, INC. in Glendale, AZ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,050. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 42 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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 Truss, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $13,331 in back wages owed to 41 affected workers. For comparison, MKLD Enterprises INC. in Norcross, GA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,381 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection: 37.5%
of violations were serious: #85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers: $13,331
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 53/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $13K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($13K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Desert Truss, INC.

$1,050
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Desert Truss, INC. runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$1,050 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Desert Truss, INC..

Desert Truss, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing 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 Truss, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Desert Truss, INC. ranks #32,174 at $1,050 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Desert Truss, INC. ranks #1,988 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($13,331).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,050 OSHA penalties plus $13,331 WHD back wages (92.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Desert Truss, INC. Compares

Desert Truss, INC.'s 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-02-18

Last Inspection

2010-03-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$525

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $525 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

37.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,600

Current Penalty Amount

$1,050

Penalty Reduction

34.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$14,381

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $550 from the initial assessment of $1,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$13,331

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$325

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$13,331

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Desert Truss, INC. owed $13,331 in back wages to 41 employees across 1 case and 42 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Desert Truss, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Desert Truss, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	8	8.0
Total Penalty	$1,050	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$525	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Desert Truss, INC., both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,050 here).

Vitelli Concrete Products, INC. $1,050 IL Ekon Powder Coating INC. $1,050 MN Superior Walls BY Precast Concrete Solutions $1,050 IL Hehr International INC $1,050 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Smithfield Farmland CORP. 2 insp. Tar Heel, NC Americarb, INC. 2 insp. Ashland, OH Goodwin Ammonia Company 2 insp. Lawrenceville, GA Straehle + Hess USA INC. 2 insp. Auburn, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

MKLD Enterprises INC.

Norcross, GA

2 inspections $14,381

Was Broken Pallet CO

Moorland, IA

1 inspections $10,000

Edgar a. Weber & Company

Wheeling, IL

3 inspections $14,385

Allard Lumber Company

Brattleboro, VT

3 inspections $14,377

DWS Pallet INC.

Hudson Falls, NY

6 inspections $14,376

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What to do with this record

Use Desert Truss, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Desert Truss, INC. also carries $13,331 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Truss, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Desert Truss, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Desert Truss, INC. have? ▼

Desert Truss, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,050.

How many OSHA inspections has Desert Truss, INC. had? ▼

Desert Truss, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-18 and the most recent on 2010-03-17. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Desert Truss, INC.? ▼

Desert Truss, INC. has been assessed $1,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,600 (a 34.4% reduction). Additionally, $13,331 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Desert Truss, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Desert Truss, INC. has 3 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.

Has Desert Truss, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Desert Truss, INC., resulting in $13,331 in back wages owed to 41 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Desert Truss, INC. operate in? ▼

Desert Truss, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321214). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Desert Truss, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Desert Truss, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $13,331 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Desert Truss, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Desert Truss, INC. ranks #85,936 (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 Truss, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Desert Truss, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,050 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, MKLD Enterprises INC. in Norcross, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,381 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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