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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Corpus Christi, TX

Dorsa Family Dentistry

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dorsa Family Dentistry has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$5,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$2,560
Back wages owed

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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
44%
of penalized employers rank lower
$2,560
in back wages recovered

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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Dorsa Family Dentistry

The federal enforcement record for Dorsa Family Dentistry in Corpus Christi, TX includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (40.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $10,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $5,000 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,500. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.2x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 3 cases producing $2,560 in back wages owed to 17 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2012-07-12 to 2013-03-19, a window of roughly 1 year.

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

$1,756

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 $1,756.

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 Case
$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 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dorsa Family Dentistry Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 5 1.1
Total Penalty $5,000 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,500 $1,756
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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 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M 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.
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 $1,177 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.

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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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