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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Chesapeake, VA

Amusements of America

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Amusements of America ranks #3,122 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty63% serious
$69,930
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#3,122
of 99,447 penalized employers

Amusements of America in Chesapeake, VA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $69,930. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Amusements of America 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,122 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gulf Breeze Zoo in Gulf Breeze, FL is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#3,122
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Amusements of America compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Amusements of America runs far above peers (15.6x 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

$69,930 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($69,930) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $69,930 $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 Amusements of America.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0012.324.737.049.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHONOLULU ACADEMY OF …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 47OKEMO LIMITED LIABIL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CORAL CRATER LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1WINK'S SILVER STRIKE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ARTICLE II GUN SHOP …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15THE JACKSONVILLE ZOO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4BIGHORN GOLF CLUB, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CAPITAL REPERTORY CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13NYCDPR GERTRUDE EDER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7NEWPORT-PARKS AND RE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14BULLSEYE INDOOR GUN …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12CLAYTON TN PARKS & R…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21HARRAH'S RENO, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25JEFFERSON CITY-COMMU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SEAWORLD PARKS & EN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPT OF THE INT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF FARMER CITY …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7SAN PABLO LYTTON CAS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9LAKELAND - PARKS DEP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16Amusements of America, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32
Amusements of America has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Amusements of America in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector: Amusements of America is the #18 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 848 employers with nonzero fines ($69,930).

How Amusements of America Compares

Amusements of America's 8.00 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 far above peers (15.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-05-19

Last Inspection

2013-05-15

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,483

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $17,483 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

62.5% of total

2

Willful

6.3% of total

5

Repeat

15.6% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

15.6% 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

$113,530

Current Penalty Amount

$69,930

Penalty Reduction

38.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $43,600 from the initial assessment of $113,530. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

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

Metric Amusements of America Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.8
Violations 32 5.1
Total Penalty $69,930 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,483 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($69,930 here).

Six Flags Frontier LLC $70,000 OK The Range 702 $68,390 NV Higher Ground Tactical, LLC $72,060 PA Belmont Park Entertainment LLC $72,090 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Honolulu Academy of Arts 4 insp. Honolulu, HI Okemo Limited Liability Company 4 insp. Ludlow, VT Coral Crater LLC 4 insp. Kapolei, HI Wink's Silver Strike Lanes 4 insp. Gardnerville, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Swarm Inc
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Six Flags Frontier LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
2 inspections $70,000
The Paris Theater dba Bamboo Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Gulf Breeze Zoo
Gulf Breeze, FL
0 inspections $0
The Range 702
Las Vegas, NV
5 inspections $68,390

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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 Amusements of America safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Amusements of America's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 4 inspections, including 20 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 Amusements of America have? ▼
Amusements of America has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 2 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $69,930.
How many OSHA inspections has Amusements of America had? ▼
Amusements of America has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-19 and the most recent on 2013-05-15. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Amusements of America? ▼
Amusements of America has been assessed $69,930 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $113,530 (a 38.4% reduction).
Does Amusements of America have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Amusements of America has 20 serious violations, 2 willful violations, and 5 repeat 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 Amusements of America operate in? ▼
Amusements of America operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713990). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Amusements of America rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Amusements of America ranks #3,122 (the top 5% 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 Amusements of America's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Amusements of America's total OSHA penalty of $69,930 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (15.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gulf Breeze Zoo in Gulf Breeze, FL 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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