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Accommodation & Food Services · Bay City, MI

Bay Valley Resort

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bay Valley Resort ranks #28,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 36 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty44% serious
$12,500
OSHA penalties
36
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bay Valley Resort in Bay City, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 36 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bay Valley Resort 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 36 violations, averaging 18.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV is another accommodation & food services employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $12,500 in current penalties.

18.0
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#28,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 36 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (18.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bay Valley Resort compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bay Valley Resort runs far above peers (18.7x 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

$12,500 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Bay Valley Resort.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMGM GRAND HOTEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LA PARRILLA MEXICAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VERONA RESORT & SPA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GAUGHAN SOUTH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RIO GRANDE MEXICAN R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INTERSTATE-RIM MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BANGKOK BISTRO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TASTE FOOD INC HNC J…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WYNDHAM GARDEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ARNOLD A. PULIDO, AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CINNABON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PKVINO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ENCANTO RESTAURANTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AQUARIUS GAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GATE GOURMET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SHERATON DALLAS HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PROSPER WYOMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GSTM INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN FOOD & VEND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FLOUR BAKERY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Bay Valley Resort, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36
Bay Valley Resort has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 36 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Bay Valley Resort in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Bay Valley Resort is the #351 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($12,500).

How Bay Valley Resort Compares

Bay Valley Resort's 18.00 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (18.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-03

Last Inspection

2012-09-11

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

18.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 18.0 violations per visit. That's $6,250 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

8.3% of total

17

Other-Than-Serious

47.2% 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

$12,500

Current Penalty Amount

$12,500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Bay Valley Resort compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bay Valley Resort Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 36 0.5
Total Penalty $12,500 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,250 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bay Valley Resort, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,500 here).

Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino $12,500 NV Mariscos las Islitas $12,480 CA R W Forsum Enterprises INC $12,455 CA Battle Mountain Inn $12,454 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

MGM Grand Hotel, LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV LA Parrilla Mexican Restaurant 2 insp. Powder Springs, GA Verona Resort & Spa 2 insp. Tamuning, GU Gaughan South LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, NV
8 inspections $12,500
Daland Corporation dba Pizza Hut
Sandusky, MI
0 inspections $0
La Carreta (International Mall)
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Ohana Japanese Steak House
Levelland, TX
0 inspections $0
Taqueria La Paloma
McKinney, TX
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 Bay Valley Resort safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bay Valley Resort's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 36 violations across 2 inspections, including 16 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bay Valley Resort have? ▼
Bay Valley Resort has 36 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Bay Valley Resort had? ▼
Bay Valley Resort has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-03 and the most recent on 2012-09-11. This averages 18.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bay Valley Resort? ▼
Bay Valley Resort has been assessed $12,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Bay Valley Resort have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bay Valley Resort has 16 serious violations, and 3 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 Bay Valley Resort operate in? ▼
Bay Valley Resort operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bay Valley Resort rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bay Valley Resort ranks #28,866 (the upper 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 Bay Valley Resort's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bay Valley Resort's total OSHA penalty of $12,500 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (18.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $12,500 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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