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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Seattle, WA

5th Avenue Theatre Association

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), 5th Avenue Theatre Association ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty14% serious
$1,800
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

5th Avenue Theatre Association in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected 5th Avenue Theatre Association 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kelly's Hot Spot V in Hurricane, WV is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How 5th Avenue Theatre Association compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows 5th Avenue Theatre Association runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,800 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is 5th Avenue Theatre Association.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWALT DISNEY PARKS & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PRESQUE ISLE DOWNS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SHOOTERS PARADISE, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24CEDAR FAIR, LP, DBA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BEACON COVE MARINA I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PIT RIVER CASINO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10RAGING WAVES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3L.A.X. FIRING RANGE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BLUE PELICAN MARINA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ON STAGE WAIKIKI BEA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HILAND PARK COUNTRY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BROOKSIDE GOLF ASSOC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOO YOUR HEALTH SPA,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SIX FLAGS THEME PARK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SOUTH DAVIS RECREATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2APACHE SKY CASINO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GALAXY BOWLING CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11BUFF ENTERPRISES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CEDAR FAIR LP DBA CE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35th Avenue Theatre A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
5th Avenue Theatre Association has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

5th Avenue Theatre Association in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector: 5th Avenue Theatre Association is the #650 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 848 employers with nonzero fines ($1,800).

How 5th Avenue Theatre Association Compares

5th Avenue Theatre Association's 2.33 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-04-05

Last Inspection

2014-02-27

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $600 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

14.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

85.7% 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

$3,200

Current Penalty Amount

$1,800

Penalty Reduction

43.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,400 from the initial assessment of $3,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How 5th Avenue Theatre Association compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric 5th Avenue Theatre Association Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.8
Violations 7 5.1
Total Penalty $1,800 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $600 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for 5th Avenue Theatre Association, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,800 here).

Hometown Sports America, INC. DBA Fayetteville Swa $1,800 NC Beech Hollow Golf Course Corporation $1,800 MI Tamuning Plaza Hotel $1,787 GU Lifetime Fitness Centreville $1,815 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Walt Disney Parks & Resorts 3 insp. Lake Buena Vista, FL Presque Isle Downs, INC. 3 insp. Erie, PA Shooters Paradise, INC. 3 insp. Oxnard, CA Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts 3 insp. Buena Park, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Beech Hollow Golf Course Corporation
Freeland, MI
2 inspections $1,800
Hometown Sports America, INC. DBA Fayetteville Swa
Fayetteville, NC
2 inspections $1,800
Funtastic Rides CO
Puyallup, WA
4 inspections $1,800
Kelly's Hot Spot V
Hurricane, WV
0 inspections $0
Eden MedSpa
New York, NY
0 inspections $0

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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 5th Avenue Theatre Association safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, 5th Avenue Theatre Association's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does 5th Avenue Theatre Association have? ▼
5th Avenue Theatre Association has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,800.
How many OSHA inspections has 5th Avenue Theatre Association had? ▼
5th Avenue Theatre Association has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-05 and the most recent on 2014-02-27. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for 5th Avenue Theatre Association? ▼
5th Avenue Theatre Association has been assessed $1,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,200 (a 43.8% reduction).
Does 5th Avenue Theatre Association have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. 5th Avenue Theatre Association has 1 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 5th Avenue Theatre Association operate in? ▼
5th Avenue Theatre Association operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 711110). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does 5th Avenue Theatre Association rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, 5th Avenue Theatre Association ranks #78,503 (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 5th Avenue Theatre Association's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
5th Avenue Theatre Association's total OSHA penalty of $1,800 is below the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kelly's Hot Spot V in Hurricane, WV is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation 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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