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Source: OSHA, DOL WHD, EPA ECHO, CFPB. Data covers most recent 5 years of federal enforcement records.

Federal Enforcement Profile: Brawley

Overview of Enforcement Data

Over the past five years, Brawley has experienced a relatively moderate level of federal enforcement activity, with a combined total of 82 violations across all agencies and penalties totaling approximately $235,001. The "Heat Score" of 46/10 indicates a moderate risk level in terms of employment enforcement, suggesting a mixed environment where violations are present but not alarmingly widespread. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) leads enforcement efforts with 31 violations, resulting in $166,235 in penalties and one fatality, underscoring occupational safety concerns in the region. The Department of Labor (DOL), primarily focusing on wage enforcement, filed five wage-related cases affecting 35 workers, with back wages totaling $1,628. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered no enforcement actions, indicating limited environmental violations in Brawley's context. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reports over 1.1 million consumer complaints at the state level, reflecting broader consumer dispute issues within California, though not specific to Brawley directly.

Key Violator Profiles and Dispute Types

Particularly notable in Brawley's enforcement landscape are several companies thin local enforcement records. are prominent OSHA violators, each with five violations and penalties exceeding $20,000—$20,630 and $41,295 respectively. These companies are major agricultural entities involved in harvesting and sugar processing, sectors historically associated with occupational safety and labor disputes. a local business, with four violations and $21,675 in penalties, further reflects ongoing challenges within agricultural labor environments.

Additional violations involve smaller entities such as a local business, with penalties of $260 and $36,600 respectively, indicating some variability in violation severity and types. The prevalence of OSHA violations suggests that occupational safety—potentially involving injury prevention, hazardous work conditions, or violation of safety standards—is the most common dispute area in Brawley.

On the wage enforcement front, the DOL’s activity appears limited but focused, with only five cases primarily involving back wages owed to workers. Entities like El Don Farm Labor Contracting, which have filed wage disputes, highlight ongoing issues related to fair compensation within the agricultural and contracting sectors. The absence of EPA enforcement actions implies minimal environmental disputes at this time.

Implications for Brawley's Residents

For residents engaged in agricultural, manufacturing, or service sectors, the enforcement data suggests that occupational safety and wage disputes are the primary concern areas. The presence of violations at prominent harvest and processing companies indicates potential risks related to working conditions, which residents should remain cognizant of. While the enforcement numbers are moderate, the penalties and violations underscore the importance of vigilance regarding workplace safety standards and fair compensation practices within the region. Overall, Brawley's residents should understand that although enforcement activity exists, certain sectors continue to face compliance challenges that could impact worker safety and rights.

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Data Sources: OSHA federal inspection records, DOL Wage & Hour enforcement, EPA ECHO enforcement actions, CFPB consumer complaint database, IRS Statistics of Income, ACS Census data. Enforcement data covers the most recent 5 years.

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