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Desert View Painting, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Desert View Painting, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$375
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
$4,650
Back wages owed

Desert View Painting, INC. in Tucson, AZ has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $375. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 10 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 View Painting, INC. 5 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,650 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. For comparison, Alex Orellana in Odenton, MD is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,025 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
5%
of penalized employers rank lower
$4,650
in back wages recovered

How Desert View Painting, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Desert View Painting, INC. runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$375 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Desert View Painting, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Desert View Painting, INC. in Tucson, AZ includes 5 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 0.60 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $375 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $375 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $75. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.06x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $4,650 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-05-07 to 2017-09-12, a window of roughly 7 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-05-07

Last Inspection

2017-09-12

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$75

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $75 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$375

Current Penalty Amount

$375

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,025

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$4,650
Employees Affected
10
WHD Violations
10
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$465
Avg Back Wages per Case
$4,650

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Desert View Painting, INC. owed $4,650 in back wages to 10 employees across 1 case and 10 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: Construction

How Desert View Painting, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Desert View Painting, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $375 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $75 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Desert View Painting, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Desert View Painting, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 5 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Desert View Painting, INC. have? ▼
Desert View Painting, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $375.
How many OSHA inspections has Desert View Painting, INC. had? ▼
Desert View Painting, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-07 and the most recent on 2017-09-12. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Desert View Painting, INC.? ▼
Desert View Painting, INC. has been assessed $375 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $4,650 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Desert View Painting, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Desert View Painting, INC., resulting in $4,650 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Desert View Painting, INC. operate in? ▼
Desert View Painting, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238320). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Desert View Painting, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Desert View Painting, 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 $4,650 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Desert View Painting, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Desert View Painting, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $375 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alex Orellana in Odenton, MD is a similar construction employer with $5,025 in current penalties.

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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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