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Accommodation & Food Services · Ridgedale, MO

Big Cedar Lodge

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Big Cedar Lodge has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,054
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$71,289
Back wages owed

Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, MO has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,054. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Big Cedar Lodge once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 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 well above peers (4.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $71,289 in back wages owed to 75 affected workers. For comparison, The Raven's Nest in Walpole, MA is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
62%
of penalized employers rank lower
$71,289
in back wages recovered

How Big Cedar Lodge compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Big Cedar Lodge runs far above peers (13.6x 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

$9,054 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Big Cedar Lodge

The federal enforcement record for Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, MO includes 1 OSHA inspection and 1 violation, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $12,934 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $9,054 - a 30.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $9,054. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer, this record runs far above peers (13.6x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $71,289 in back wages owed to 75 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2018-09-05 to 2018-09-05, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2018-09-05

Last Inspection

2018-09-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,054

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,940

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $9,054 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,940.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$12,934

Current Penalty Amount

$9,054

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$80,343

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,880 from the initial assessment of $12,934. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$71,289
Employees Affected
75
WHD Violations
177
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$951
Avg Back Wages per Case
$35,645

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Big Cedar Lodge owed $71,289 in back wages to 75 employees across 2 cases and 177 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Big Cedar Lodge compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Big Cedar Lodge Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.2
Violations 1 0.5
Total Penalty $9,054 $667
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,054 $2,940
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Big Cedar Lodge safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Big Cedar Lodge's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 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 Big Cedar Lodge have? ▼
Big Cedar Lodge has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,054.
How many OSHA inspections has Big Cedar Lodge had? ▼
Big Cedar Lodge has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-09-05 and the most recent on 2018-09-05. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Big Cedar Lodge? ▼
Big Cedar Lodge has been assessed $9,054 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,934 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $71,289 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Big Cedar Lodge have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Big Cedar Lodge 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.
Has Big Cedar Lodge been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Big Cedar Lodge, resulting in $71,289 in back wages owed to 75 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Big Cedar Lodge operate in? ▼
Big Cedar Lodge operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,696 total OSHA inspections and $16.75M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Big Cedar Lodge owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Big Cedar Lodge owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $71,289 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
How does Big Cedar Lodge's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Big Cedar Lodge's total OSHA penalty of $9,054 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer (13.6x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Raven's Nest in Walpole, MA is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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