State enforcement profile · #51 of 56 by penalties
Workplace enforcement in Arizona
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arizona has 3,144 employers in the federal enforcement record, with 4,227 OSHA inspections and $4.5M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $68.9M in back wages across 1,671 enforcement cases.
- 3,144
- Employers
- 4,227
- Inspections
- $4.5M
- OSHA penalties
- $68.9M
- Back wages
The state in one line
Arizona ranks #51 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 8,689 violations cited across 4,227 inspections and $68.9M in wages recovered for workers.
- #51
- of 56 states by penalties
- 2.06
- violations per inspection
- $1K
- avg penalty per employer
- 1,671
- WHD wage-theft cases
What to check next
Arizona's enforcement record is one jurisdiction in a national pattern. Treat it as a benchmark to drill down from, not a verdict on the state overall.
- Arizona averages 2.06 violations per inspection, at or below the 2.21 national average across 56 states.
- See Arizona's single worst-cited employer in full detail. Spencer Construction LLC record
- Compare Arizona against a similarly-sized state by employer count. Puerto Rico record
- Put two employers head-to-head on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
What the data says about Arizona
Federal workplace enforcement in Arizona covers 3,144 employers with 4,227 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 8,689 violations statewide, yielding 2.06 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $4.5M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $1K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $68.9M in back wages across 1,671 cases - an average of $41K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts, reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Where Arizona ranks nationally
Average OSHA penalty per tracked employer, vs all 56 U.S. jurisdictions
$1,446 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 56 U.S. jurisdictions
Each bar is a $2K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
Top OSHA & wage enforcement actions in Arizona
Ranked by combined OSHA penalties and DOL Wage & Hour Division back wages. Some employers below have wage-theft cases with zero OSHA safety violations, or vice versa; check the Inspections/Violations columns before drawing safety conclusions.
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty + wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spencer Construction LLC Tucson | 0 | 0 | $5.0M |
| 2 | CLP Resources Inc/First Solar Tempe | 0 | 0 | $1.8M |
| 3 | Zachry Industrial Buckeye | 0 | 0 | $1.8M |
| 4 | Casey Industrial Inc. Phoenix | 0 | 0 | $1.8M |
| 5 | Stratis Construction INC. Phoenix | 0 | 0 | $1.5M |
| 6 | Swift Transportation Company Phoenix | 0 | 0 | $1.4M |
| 7 | Valley Wide Plastering FLSA Tempe | 0 | 0 | $1.3M |
| 8 | Owl Transportation Phoenix | 0 | 0 | $1.1M |
| 9 | Helix Electric Phoenix | 0 | 0 | $997K |
| 10 | Teltara, LLC Mtn. Home AFB Scottsdale | 0 | 0 | $731K |
| 11 | LMC Tucson | 0 | 0 | $716K |
| 12 | Southwest Key - CA/AZ Programs Glendale | 0 | 0 | $637K |
| 13 | Corrections Corporation of America Eloy | 1 | 0 | $606K |
| 14 | Renewal by Anderson Tempe | 0 | 0 | $578K |
| 15 | Austin Electric Avondale | 0 | 0 | $463K |
| 16 | Younger Brothers Construction - Framing Peoria | 0 | 0 | $443K |
| 17 | Dream Center Education Holdings Chandler | 0 | 0 | $411K |
| 18 | Straight Line Solar Construction LLC Gila Bend | 0 | 0 | $407K |
| 19 | Liberty Arizona Phoenix | 0 | 0 | $401K |
| 20 | IES Residential Phoenix | 0 | 0 | $362K |
All employers in Arizona
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Industries in Arizona
Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within Arizona.
Top Cities in Arizona
The 20 cities with the most employers in the federal enforcement record within Arizona (of 71 total).
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor · Verify with OSHA establishment search →
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor · DOL WHD data →
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