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DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is a elementary and secondary schools employer in INDIO, CA. Federal records show 3 OSHA inspections with 6 violations and $27,185 in penalties. 1 workplace fatality investigation on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA, and the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Last updated: April 30, 2026.

DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

81-195 MILES AVENUE, INDIO, CA, 92201

611110 Top companies in Elementary and Secondary Schools

Federal Enforcement
3
OSHA inspections
6 violations
$27,185 in penalties
1 fatalities1 hospitalizations

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
2.4
Industry Avg DART
1.2
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.
OSHA Inspections
3
OSHA Violations
6
Total Penalties
$27,185
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
No

Data Insights

History Span
27 years
Last Activity
13yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.1/yr
Violation Rate
0.2/yr
Violation Severity Mix
33% serious$4,531 avg per violation$9,062 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$27,185 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
1
Accident
2
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 33% of inspections

Peer Comparison

97%
Worse than most peers
vs 2,029 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
100%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
92%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT's OSHA violation history?
DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $27,185 in total penalties.
How does DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT's safety record compare to its industry?
DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT operates in the elementary and secondary schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4.
Has DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.