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Southern Desert Correctional Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Desert Correctional Center ranks #45,909 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty91% serious
$6,980
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#45,909
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Desert Correctional Center in Indian Springs, NV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,980. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southern Desert Correctional Center 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,909 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Township of Belleville Police Department in Belleville, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,000 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
90.9%
of violations were serious
#45,909
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Desert Correctional Center runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$6,980 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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

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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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Southern Desert Correctional Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMEDFORD TOWNSHIP FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WEEKSTOWN VOLUNTEER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RIVERSIDE COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF SAN DIEGO CH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KI KI ASSOCIATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MADERA COUNTY DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FRANKLIN COUNTY SHER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RIVER ROAD UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DECHERD - PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DHS - HOMELAND SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BALTIMORE COUNTY GOV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VILLAGE OF DIXMOOR -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LOS ANGELES COUNTY F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CROTON-ON-HUDSON VIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7U.S. FOREST SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MIDDLETOWN CITY FD N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. DEPARTMENT OF D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FOREST SERVICE, ZIG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROOSEVELT FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24HANCOCK VILL PD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Southern Desert Corr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Southern Desert Correctional Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Southern Desert Correctional Center in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Southern Desert Correctional Center ranks #763 at $6,980 current penalty.

How Southern Desert Correctional Center Compares

Southern Desert Correctional Center's 5.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-16

Last Inspection

2013-11-19

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,490

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $3,490 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

90.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

9.1% 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

$29,250

Current Penalty Amount

$6,980

Penalty Reduction

76.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,270 from the initial assessment of $29,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Southern Desert Correctional Center compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Desert Correctional Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 11 6.4
Total Penalty $6,980 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,490 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Desert Correctional Center, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,980 here).

Town of Mansfield $6,965 CT Weekstown Volunteer Fire CO. $7,000 NJ Murrieta Police $7,000 CA City of Paterson Fire Department $7,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) 2 insp. Medford, NJ Weekstown Volunteer Fire CO. 2 insp. Egg Harbor City, NJ Riverside County 2 insp. Riverside, CA City of San Diego Chollas Operations Yard 2 insp. San Diego, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Mansfield
Storrs Mansfield, CT
13 inspections $6,965
Township of Belleville Police Department
Belleville, NJ
2 inspections $7,000
Little Egg Harbor Fire District #1
Little Egg Harbor TWP, NJ
2 inspections $7,000
City of Clifton Police Department
Clifton, NJ
2 inspections $7,000
City of Elizabeth Fire Department
Elizabeth, NJ
2 inspections $7,000

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What to do with this record

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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 Southern Desert Correctional Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Desert Correctional Center's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Southern Desert Correctional Center have? ▼
Southern Desert Correctional Center has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,980.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Desert Correctional Center had? ▼
Southern Desert Correctional Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-16 and the most recent on 2013-11-19. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Desert Correctional Center? ▼
Southern Desert Correctional Center has been assessed $6,980 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,250 (a 76.1% reduction).
Does Southern Desert Correctional Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Desert Correctional Center has 10 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.
What industry does Southern Desert Correctional Center operate in? ▼
Southern Desert Correctional Center operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southern Desert Correctional Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Desert Correctional Center ranks #45,909 (the upper 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 Southern Desert Correctional Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Desert Correctional Center's total OSHA penalty of $6,980 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Township of Belleville Police Department in Belleville, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $7,000 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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