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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brooklyn Botanic Garden ranks #8,994 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty50% serious
$33,565
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#8,994
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Brooklyn, NY 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: $33,565. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brooklyn Botanic Garden 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #8,994 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Space Odyssey in Englewood, NJ is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#8,994
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 Brooklyn Botanic Garden compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Brooklyn Botanic Garden runs far above peers (7.5x 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

$33,565 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.53.368.811.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDICKINSON COUNTY RAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BELLA COLLINA SAN CL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BETTER BODIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FAST LAP INDOOR KART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THREE LAKES PUBLIC G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LA VERGNE - PARKS & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH SUMMIT SCHOOL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6REALTY HOLDINGS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATIONAL PARK SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NATIONAL PARK SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6U.S. AIR FORCE - AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AREA 15 LAS VEGAS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FESTIVAL FUN PARKS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LITTLE RIVER INVESTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FIRE LAKE ARENA MANA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WALT DISNEY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PATRIOTS THEATER AT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TYEE MARINA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GREEN CAY MARINA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Brooklyn Botanic Gar…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 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.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

In Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Brooklyn Botanic Garden sits at penalty rank #57 of 848 penalized establishments ($33,565 assessed).

How Brooklyn Botanic Garden Compares

Brooklyn Botanic Garden'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 far above peers (7.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-10-28

Last Inspection

2023-03-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,783

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $16,783 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$33,565

Current Penalty Amount

$33,565

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Brooklyn Botanic Garden compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brooklyn Botanic Garden Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 8 5.1
Total Penalty $33,565 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,783 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brooklyn Botanic Garden, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,565 here).

Museum of Fine Arts $33,350 MA Sunrise Park Resort $33,899 AZ Barona Creek Golf Club $34,045 CA Bishop Museum $34,512 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dickinson County Racing Assoc., INC. 2 insp. Norway, MI Bella Collina San Clemente LLC 2 insp. San Clemente, CA Better Bodies INC 2 insp. Springfield, OR Fast Lap Indoor Kart Racing, INC. 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Stanford Golf Course
Stanford, CA
0 inspections $0
Embassy Club West
West Des Moines, IA
0 inspections $0
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston, MA
2 inspections $33,350
Sunrise Park Resort
Greer, AZ
3 inspections $33,899
Space Odyssey
Englewood, NJ
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 Brooklyn Botanic Garden safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brooklyn Botanic Garden's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Brooklyn Botanic Garden have? ▼
Brooklyn Botanic Garden has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,565.
How many OSHA inspections has Brooklyn Botanic Garden had? ▼
Brooklyn Botanic Garden has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-10-28 and the most recent on 2023-03-24. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brooklyn Botanic Garden? ▼
Brooklyn Botanic Garden has been assessed $33,565 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Brooklyn Botanic Garden have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brooklyn Botanic Garden has 4 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 Brooklyn Botanic Garden operate in? ▼
Brooklyn Botanic Garden operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 712130). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Brooklyn Botanic Garden rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brooklyn Botanic Garden ranks #8,994 (the top 10% 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 Brooklyn Botanic Garden's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's total OSHA penalty of $33,565 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (7.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Space Odyssey in Englewood, NJ 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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