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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Whittier, CA

Mercedes Diaz Homes INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mercedes Diaz Homes INC ranks #96,117 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
$300
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mercedes Diaz Homes INC in Whittier, 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: $300. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $8,577 in back wages owed to 51 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 Mercedes Diaz Homes INC 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 #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $8,577 in back wages owed to 51 affected workers. For comparison, Aspire Dermatology in Riverside, RI is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers
$8,577
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • 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.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $9K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($9K 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 Mercedes Diaz Homes INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Mercedes Diaz Homes INC runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$300 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Mercedes Diaz Homes INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHAMPAIGN RESIDENTIA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CSL PLASMA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3GRACEWORKS LUTHERAN …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3PINEBROOK RESIDENTIA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8EASTBROOK, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1FATHER BAKER MANOR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CONTINENTAL NURSING …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MISSOURI SLOPE LUTHE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RIVERSIDE REHABILITA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BLACK HILLS WORKS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SUNRISE POINT AFH LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTAMENTO DE SALUD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BIO-REFERENCE LABORA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2WRC PENNSYLVANIA MEM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ARIZONA STATE HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GROTON COMMUNITY HEA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 11Mercedes Diaz Homes …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Mercedes Diaz Homes INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 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.

Mercedes Diaz Homes INC in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Mercedes Diaz Homes INC sits at penalty rank #2,318 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($300 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Mercedes Diaz Homes INC ranks #6,513 among 13,687 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with WHD recoveries ($8,577).

Combined federal exposure here: $300 OSHA penalties plus $8,577 WHD back wages (96.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Mercedes Diaz Homes INC Compares

Mercedes Diaz Homes INC's 2.00 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 below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2013-05-03

Last Inspection

2013-05-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

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

$370

Current Penalty Amount

$300

Penalty Reduction

18.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$8,877

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $70 from the initial assessment of $370. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$8,577
Employees Affected
51
WHD Violations
52
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$168
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$8,577

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Mercedes Diaz Homes INC owed $8,577 in back wages to 51 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: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Mercedes Diaz Homes INC compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mercedes Diaz Homes INC Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.7
Violations 2 1.1
Total Penalty $300 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $300 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mercedes Diaz Homes INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($300 here).

Brookridge Assisted Living, INC. $300 NC The Wellness Plan $300 MI Bradford Village West, LLC $300 NC American National Red Cross $300 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Champaign Residential Services INC. 1 insp. Toledo, OH CSL Plasma 1 insp. Buffalo, NY Graceworks Lutheran Services 1 insp. Dayton, OH George Junior Republic 1 insp. Grove City, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rehabilitation of Omaha, LLC
Omaha, NE
0 inspections $0
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Rosenberg, TX
0 inspections $0
Fleet Landing Retirement Community
Atlantic Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
The Ridge at Heritage Meadows, LLC
Ford City, PA
0 inspections $0
Aspire Dermatology
Riverside, RI
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Mercedes Diaz Homes INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Mercedes Diaz Homes INC against Rehabilitation of Omaha, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Mercedes Diaz Homes INC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Healthcare & Social Assistance or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector
  • Mercedes Diaz Homes INC also carries $8,577 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 Mercedes Diaz Homes INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mercedes Diaz Homes INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mercedes Diaz Homes INC have? ▼
Mercedes Diaz Homes INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $300.
How many OSHA inspections has Mercedes Diaz Homes INC had? ▼
Mercedes Diaz Homes INC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-03 and the most recent on 2013-05-03. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mercedes Diaz Homes INC? ▼
Mercedes Diaz Homes INC has been assessed $300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $370 (a 18.9% reduction). Additionally, $8,577 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Mercedes Diaz Homes INC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Mercedes Diaz Homes INC, resulting in $8,577 in back wages owed to 51 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Mercedes Diaz Homes INC operate in? ▼
Mercedes Diaz Homes INC operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623312). 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 Mercedes Diaz Homes INC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Mercedes Diaz Homes 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 $8,577 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Mercedes Diaz Homes INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mercedes Diaz Homes INC ranks #96,117 (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 Mercedes Diaz Homes INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mercedes Diaz Homes INC's total OSHA penalty of $300 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aspire Dermatology in Riverside, RI 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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