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Real Estate & Rental · Brawley, CA

Imperial Valley Housing Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Imperial Valley Housing Authority has a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,100
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$58,527
Back wages owed

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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
14%
of penalized employers rank lower
$58,527
in back wages recovered

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 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 Imperial Valley Housing Authority

The federal enforcement record for Imperial Valley Housing Authority in Brawley, CA includes 1 OSHA inspection and 2 violations, translating to 2.00 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 $1,100 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,100 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,100. Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,394 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $58,527 in back wages owed to 48 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2017-09-01 to 2017-09-01, a window of roughly 1 year.

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

$2,208

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 $2,208.

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 Case
$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 1,674 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Imperial Valley Housing Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.1
Violations 2 2.3
Total Penalty $1,100 $2,394
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,100 $2,208
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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 1,674 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 1,815 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.
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 $2,394 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.

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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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