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Real Estate & Rental · Brawley, CA

Imperial Valley Housing Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Imperial Valley Housing Authority ranks #85,416 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,100
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#85,416
of 99,447 penalized employers

Imperial Valley Housing Authority in Brawley, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,100. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $58,527 in back wages owed to 48 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Imperial Valley Housing Authority once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,416 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $58,527 in back wages owed to 48 affected workers. For comparison, MPH Club LLC in Opa Locka, FL is another real estate & rental employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#85,416
of 99,447 penalized employers
$58,527
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 35/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $59K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($59K 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Real Estate & Rental per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Imperial Valley Housing Authority runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,100 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Real Estate & Rental employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Imperial Valley Housing Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.21.51.82.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedISS FACILITY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1NEW DEAL FURNITURE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4ALLIED CAR AND TRUCK…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HALLMARK MANAGEMENT,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SPRING LAKE APARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4FIRST SERVICE RESIDE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HOUSING HOPE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF DURHAM, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CHICOPEE HOUSING AUT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2PLAZA INTERNACIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INDUSTRIAL SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FULL THROTTLE POWERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CARIBBEAN AIRPORT FA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PUEBLO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AGGREKO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIDWEST INDUSTRIAL E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CERTA GARRET, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CASE & ASSOCIATES PR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PITTSBURGH TERMINAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20DIAMOND RENTAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Imperial Valley Hous…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Imperial Valley Housing Authority has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Real Estate & Rental peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Imperial Valley Housing Authority in the Real Estate & Rental enforcement ledger

Among 534 Real Estate & Rental employers with OSHA penalties on file, Imperial Valley Housing Authority ranks #423 at $1,100 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Imperial Valley Housing Authority at rank #61 of 902 employers ($58,527 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,100 OSHA penalties plus $58,527 WHD back wages (98.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Imperial Valley Housing Authority Compares

Imperial Valley Housing Authority's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector average of 2.3 violations per employer.

Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2017-09-01

Last Inspection

2017-09-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,210

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,100 per inspection vs. the Real Estate & Rental average of $2,210.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$1,100

Current Penalty Amount

$1,100

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$59,627

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$58,527
Employees Affected
48
WHD Violations
52
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,219
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$58,527

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Imperial Valley Housing Authority owed $58,527 in back wages to 48 employees across 1 case and 52 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: Real Estate & Rental

How Imperial Valley Housing Authority compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector, which has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Imperial Valley Housing Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.1
Violations 2 2.3
Total Penalty $1,100 $2,397
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,100 $2,210
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Nationwide Real Estate & Rental peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Imperial Valley Housing Authority, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,100 here).

Airport Rentals Equipment, INC. $1,050 AK Wilderness West Apts $1,050 WA Hayden Island Enterprises LP $1,160 OR Canal Overlook Apartments $1,024 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Iss Facility Services 1 insp. Livingston, NJ New Deal Furniture 1 insp. El Paso, TX Allied Car and Truck Rental 1 insp. Carolina, PR Hallmark Management, INC. 1 insp. Atlanta, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Real Estate & Rental

Showing 5 of 1670 other employers tracked in this sector.

Main Attractions LLC
Edison, NJ
0 inspections $0
Commercial Property Resources
Salem, OR
0 inspections $0
Atlas Apartment Homes 2 Florida
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
Hearthstone Holdings, Inc.
Murfreesboro, TN
0 inspections $0
MPH Club LLC
Opa Locka, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Imperial Valley Housing Authority's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Imperial Valley Housing Authority against Main Attractions LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Imperial Valley Housing Authority's inspection and penalty record is typical for Real Estate & Rental or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Real Estate & Rental sector
  • Imperial Valley Housing Authority also carries $58,527 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 Imperial Valley Housing Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Imperial Valley Housing Authority's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Real Estate & Rental industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Imperial Valley Housing Authority have? ▼
Imperial Valley Housing Authority has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Imperial Valley Housing Authority had? ▼
Imperial Valley Housing Authority has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-01 and the most recent on 2017-09-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Imperial Valley Housing Authority? ▼
Imperial Valley Housing Authority has been assessed $1,100 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $58,527 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Imperial Valley Housing Authority been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Imperial Valley Housing Authority, resulting in $58,527 in back wages owed to 48 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Imperial Valley Housing Authority operate in? ▼
Imperial Valley Housing Authority operates in the Real Estate & Rental sector (NAICS code 531311). This industry has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 1,812 total OSHA inspections and $4.01M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Imperial Valley Housing Authority owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Imperial Valley Housing Authority 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 $58,527 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Imperial Valley Housing Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Imperial Valley Housing Authority ranks #85,416 (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 Imperial Valley Housing Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Imperial Valley Housing Authority's total OSHA penalty of $1,100 is below the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, MPH Club LLC in Opa Locka, FL is a similar real estate & rental 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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