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Accommodation & Food Services · Parker, AZ

Bluewater Resort & Casino

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bluewater Resort & Casino ranks #2,482 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty62% serious
$80,820
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#2,482
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bluewater Resort & Casino in Parker, AZ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $80,820. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bluewater Resort & Casino 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,482 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 (17.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Crazy Buffet in West Palm Beach, FL is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.3
violations per inspection
61.9%
of violations were serious
#2,482
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 14/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (5.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bluewater Resort & Casino compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Bluewater Resort & Casino runs far above peers (120.7x 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

$80,820 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 ($80,820) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $80,820 $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 Bluewater Resort & Casino.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVALLEY VIEW CASINO A…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11ALM MANAGEMENT SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16SERRALLES HOTEL INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7JACK IN THE BOX, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1CHUMASH CASINO RESORT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25TREASURE ISLAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3NP TROPICANA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS O…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8HAPPY HOTEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9VOLGA CORPORATION DB…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SWINOMISH CASINO AND…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17EG NICKS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4OUTRIGGER GUAM RESORT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30BEACH INVESTMENTS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9CNQ LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11KO OLINA FS HOTEL LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21RENAISSANCE RENO DOW…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8HILTON GUAM RESORT &…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7CLARION HOTEL & CONF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18MGM RESORT INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0Bluewater Resort & C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21
Bluewater Resort & Casino has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Bluewater Resort & Casino in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Bluewater Resort & Casino sits at penalty rank #20 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($80,820 assessed).

How Bluewater Resort & Casino Compares

Bluewater Resort & Casino's 5.25 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 (120.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2019-06-20

Last Inspection

2021-11-19

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$20,205

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. That's $20,205 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

61.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

38.1% 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

$117,892

Current Penalty Amount

$80,820

Penalty Reduction

31.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $37,072 from the initial assessment of $117,892. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

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

Metric Bluewater Resort & Casino Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.2
Violations 21 0.5
Total Penalty $80,820 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $20,205 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bluewater Resort & Casino, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($80,820 here).

Hyatt Corporation $82,024 HI Dulce Holdings, LLC $82,067 TX Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino $79,195 NV Viejas Casino & Resort $78,762 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Valley View Casino and Hotel 4 insp. Valley Center, CA Alm Management Services LLC 4 insp. Honolulu, HI Serralles Hotel INC 4 insp. Ponce, PR Jack IN the Box 4 insp. Tacoma, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lotus Vietnamese Grill & Noodles
Arlington, VA
0 inspections $0
Mexico City Grill (Fishers)
Fishers, IN
0 inspections $0
Sanderling Resort and Spa
Kitty Hawk, NC
0 inspections $0
Milanezza Restaurant
Key Biscayne, FL
0 inspections $0
Crazy Buffet
West Palm Beach, FL
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 Bluewater Resort & Casino safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bluewater Resort & Casino's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 4 inspections, including 13 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 Bluewater Resort & Casino have? ▼
Bluewater Resort & Casino has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $80,820.
How many OSHA inspections has Bluewater Resort & Casino had? ▼
Bluewater Resort & Casino has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-20 and the most recent on 2021-11-19. This averages 5.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bluewater Resort & Casino? ▼
Bluewater Resort & Casino has been assessed $80,820 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $117,892 (a 31.4% reduction).
Does Bluewater Resort & Casino have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bluewater Resort & Casino has 13 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 Bluewater Resort & Casino operate in? ▼
Bluewater Resort & Casino operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721120). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bluewater Resort & Casino rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bluewater Resort & Casino ranks #2,482 (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 Bluewater Resort & Casino's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bluewater Resort & Casino's total OSHA penalty of $80,820 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (120.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crazy Buffet in West Palm Beach, FL is a similar accommodation & food services 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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