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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Oak Brook, IL

Butterfield Country Club

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Butterfield Country Club has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$18,900
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#18,790
of 100,495 penalized employers

Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Butterfield Country Club 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 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, Smo LLC in Pigeon Forge, TN is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $19,000 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
81%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Butterfield Country Club compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Butterfield Country Club runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$18,900 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Butterfield Country Club

The federal enforcement record for Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook, IL includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) 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 $26,988 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $18,900 - a 30.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $9,450. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,456 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2020-02-07 to 2023-02-09, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-02-07

Last Inspection

2023-02-09

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,543

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $9,450 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,543.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$26,988

Current Penalty Amount

$18,900

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,088 from the initial assessment of $26,988. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Butterfield Country Club compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,241 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Butterfield Country Club Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 3 5.0
Total Penalty $18,900 $4,456
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,450 $2,543
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butterfield Country Club safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Butterfield Country Club's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Butterfield Country Club have? ▼
Butterfield Country Club has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Butterfield Country Club had? ▼
Butterfield Country Club has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-07 and the most recent on 2023-02-09. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Butterfield Country Club? ▼
Butterfield Country Club has been assessed $18,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,988 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Butterfield Country Club have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Butterfield Country Club has 2 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 Butterfield Country Club operate in? ▼
Butterfield Country Club operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713910). This industry has 2,241 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,927 total OSHA inspections and $9.99M in cumulative penalties.
How does Butterfield Country Club's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Butterfield Country Club's total OSHA penalty of $18,900 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,456 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Smo LLC in Pigeon Forge, TN is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $19,000 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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