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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Corpus Christi, TX

Dorsa Family Dentistry

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dorsa Family Dentistry ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$5,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dorsa Family Dentistry in Corpus Christi, TX 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: $5,000. The employer also has 3 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dorsa Family Dentistry 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 #55,488 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,560 in back wages owed to 17 affected workers. For comparison, Happy Kids Village, Corp in San Juan, PR is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,560
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • 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.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 3 WHD cases ($853 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Dorsa Family Dentistry compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Dorsa Family Dentistry runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$5,000 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Dorsa Family Dentistry.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedQUEEN OF THE VALLEY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LECONTE MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20KENAI PENINSULA BORO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PARAMUS VETERANS MEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FIVE STAR QUALITY CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTHERN HILLS MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BPC MANAGEMENT GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VALLEY VIEW MANOR NU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TAKECARE INSURANCE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HICKMAN COMMUNITY HE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ESPERANZA UNIDA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STEWARD GOOD SAMARIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ATLANTA DENTAL WELLN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HEALTHCARE AMBULATOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NORTH COUNTRY ASSOCI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RIVERSIDE HEALTHCARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INTL FALLS MEM HOSP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOSPITAL COMUNITARIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LOYALHANNA CARE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SHRINERS HOSPITALS F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Dorsa Family Dentistry, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Dorsa Family Dentistry has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Dorsa Family Dentistry in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Dorsa Family Dentistry is the #1,169 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($5,000). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Dorsa Family Dentistry at rank #10,907 of 13,687 employers ($2,560 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $5,000 OSHA penalties plus $2,560 WHD back wages (33.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Dorsa Family Dentistry Compares

Dorsa Family Dentistry's 2.50 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 (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-12

Last Inspection

2013-03-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,500 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$10,000

Current Penalty Amount

$5,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$7,560

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,000 from the initial assessment of $10,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
3
Back Wages Owed
$2,560
Employees Affected
17
WHD Violations
22
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$151
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$853

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Dorsa Family Dentistry owed $2,560 in back wages to 17 employees across 3 cases and 22 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: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Dorsa Family Dentistry compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dorsa Family Dentistry Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 5 1.1
Total Penalty $5,000 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,500 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dorsa Family Dentistry, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,000 here).

Rainbow Omega, INC. $5,000 AL Long Beach Memorial Medical Center $5,000 CA Huntington Memorial Hospital $5,000 CA Providence ST. Joseph Medical Center $5,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Queen of the Valley Medical Center 2 insp. Napa, CA Leconte Medical Center 2 insp. Sevierville, TN Kenai Peninsula Borough 2 insp. Homer, AK Paramus Veterans Memorial Home 2 insp. Paramus, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Corteva Agriscience
Midland, MI
2 inspections $7,560
Countrywide Home Care - New Castle
New Castle, PA
0 inspections $0
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center Limited Partnership
Norwell, MA
2 inspections $7,557
The Bay at Nu Roc Health and Rehabilitation Center LLC
Laona, WI
2 inspections $7,557
Happy Kids Village, Corp
San Juan, PR
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Dorsa Family Dentistry's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Dorsa Family Dentistry against Corteva Agriscience, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Dorsa Family Dentistry also carries $2,560 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 Dorsa Family Dentistry safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dorsa Family Dentistry's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Dorsa Family Dentistry have? ▼
Dorsa Family Dentistry has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Dorsa Family Dentistry had? ▼
Dorsa Family Dentistry has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-12 and the most recent on 2013-03-19. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dorsa Family Dentistry? ▼
Dorsa Family Dentistry has been assessed $5,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,000 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $2,560 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Dorsa Family Dentistry have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dorsa Family Dentistry 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.
Has Dorsa Family Dentistry been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 3 enforcement cases against Dorsa Family Dentistry, resulting in $2,560 in back wages owed to 17 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Dorsa Family Dentistry operate in? ▼
Dorsa Family Dentistry 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.
What should I do if Dorsa Family Dentistry owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Dorsa Family Dentistry 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 $2,560 in back wages owed by this employer across 3 cases.
Where does Dorsa Family Dentistry rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dorsa Family Dentistry ranks #55,488 (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 Dorsa Family Dentistry's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dorsa Family Dentistry's total OSHA penalty of $5,000 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Happy Kids Village, Corp in San Juan, PR 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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