PlainWorker
Employers › CA

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Buena Park, CA

Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts ranks #12,544 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty60% serious
$26,360
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#12,544
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts in Buena Park, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,360. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,544 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Wachusett Mountain Associates, INC. in Princeton, MA is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $26,234 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#12,544
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts runs far above peers (5.9x 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

$26,360 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAPI INVESTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8D & L AMUSEMENTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SUNRISE PARK RESORT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9EVERYTHING WEAPONS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23NYSPR&HP ROCK ISLAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NEW YORK STATE FAIRG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TREMONT PARK DISTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 85TH AVENUE THEATRE A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ST. JOHNS BOAT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BENTLEY'S FIREARMS &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WILD WEST TRADERS, L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NYCDOPR - ARTHUR ROS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HORRIFYING PRODUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11AMF BOWLING CENTERS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1METROPOLIS RESORT (C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ELK MOUNTAIN SKI RES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SUNDANCE PARTNERS LTD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NPS-FLAGSTAFF AREA N…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16CANYON RANCH SPA CLUB, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN GOLF CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Cedar Fair, LP, DBA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

In Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts sits at penalty rank #91 of 848 penalized establishments ($26,360 assessed).

How Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts Compares

Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts's 1.67 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 (5.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-30

Last Inspection

2010-10-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,787

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $8,787 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$26,360

Current Penalty Amount

$26,360

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 Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.8
Violations 5 5.1
Total Penalty $26,360 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,787 $2,537
View all 2,226 employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation →

Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,360 here).

Wachusett Mountain Associates, INC. $26,234 MA Gat Guns, INC. $26,500 IL Plano Super Bowl, INC. $26,550 TX Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art $26,137 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Api Investors LLC 3 insp. Harrisonville, MO D & L Amusements 3 insp. Danville, VT Sunrise Park Resort 3 insp. Greer, AZ Everything Weapons, INC. 3 insp. Franklin, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Old Oaks Country Club
Purchase, NY
0 inspections $0
Wachusett Mountain Associates, INC.
Princeton, MA
2 inspections $26,234
Gat Guns, INC.
East Dundee, IL
2 inspections $26,500
The Santa Lucia Preserve Company
Carmel, CA
2 inspections $26,200
Red Bull NY Academy
Harrison, NJ
0 inspections $0

Compare Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts vs Old Oaks Country Club side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts against Old Oaks Country Club, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts's inspection and penalty record is typical for Arts, Entertainment & Recreation or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts have? ▼
Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,360.
How many OSHA inspections has Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts had? ▼
Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-30 and the most recent on 2010-10-27. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts? ▼
Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts has been assessed $26,360 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts has 3 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 Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts operate in? ▼
Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713110). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts ranks #12,544 (the top quarter 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 Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cedar Fair, LP, DBA Knotts Berry Farm & Resorts's total OSHA penalty of $26,360 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (5.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wachusett Mountain Associates, INC. in Princeton, MA is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $26,234 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.