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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Altoona, IA

Adventureland of America, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Adventureland of America, INC. ranks #18,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty63% serious
$19,000
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#18,647
of 99,447 penalized employers

Adventureland of America, INC. in Altoona, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Adventureland of America, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook, IL is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,900 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#18,647
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Adventureland of America, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Adventureland of America, INC. runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$19,000 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Adventureland of America, INC..

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Adventureland of America, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Adventureland of America, INC. in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Among 848 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with OSHA penalties on file, Adventureland of America, INC. ranks #144 at $19,000 current penalty.

How Adventureland of America, INC. Compares

Adventureland of America, INC.'s 4.00 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 well above peers (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-06-09

Last Inspection

2018-08-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $9,500 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$41,681

Current Penalty Amount

$19,000

Penalty Reduction

54.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,681 from the initial assessment of $41,681. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Adventureland of America, INC. compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Adventureland of America, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 8 5.1
Total Penalty $19,000 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,500 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Adventureland of America, INC., both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,000 here).

Midwest Shooting Center Pittsburgh LLC $19,000 PA Smo LLC $19,000 TN Forest Park Country Club, Incorporated $19,050 VA Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Erie $19,070 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Oak Ridge Gun Range INC. 2 insp. Orlando, FL Cirque Du Soleil Nevada Newco, INC. 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV County of Kauai - DPR, Lydgate Beach Park 2 insp. Lihue, HI Nashville Armory, LLC 2 insp. Nashville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Midwest Shooting Center Pittsburgh LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $19,000
Smo LLC
Pigeon Forge, TN
3 inspections $19,000
Forest Park Country Club, Incorporated
Martinsville, VA
2 inspections $19,050
Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Erie
Erie, PA
2 inspections $19,070
Butterfield Country Club
Oak Brook, IL
2 inspections $18,900

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What to do with this record

Use Adventureland of America, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Adventureland of America, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Adventureland of America, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Adventureland of America, INC. have? ▼
Adventureland of America, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Adventureland of America, INC. had? ▼
Adventureland of America, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-09 and the most recent on 2018-08-14. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Adventureland of America, INC.? ▼
Adventureland of America, INC. has been assessed $19,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $41,681 (a 54.4% reduction).
Does Adventureland of America, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Adventureland of America, INC. has 5 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 Adventureland of America, INC. operate in? ▼
Adventureland of America, INC. operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713110). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Adventureland of America, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Adventureland of America, INC. ranks #18,647 (the top quarter 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 Adventureland of America, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Adventureland of America, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,000 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook, IL is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $18,900 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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