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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Trinidad, CA

Cher-Ae Heights Casino

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cher-Ae Heights Casino ranks #15,450 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty65% serious
$22,286
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#15,450
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cher-Ae Heights Casino in Trinidad, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,286. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cher-Ae Heights Casino 4 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,450 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Evanston Beach Bingo in North Charleston, SC is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
64.7%
of violations were serious
#15,450
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 28/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cher-Ae Heights Casino compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Cher-Ae Heights Casino runs well above peers (5.0x 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

$22,286 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $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

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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 Cher-Ae Heights Casino.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTRATTON CORPORATION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN R…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2DEER VALLEY RESORT C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2NYSOPRHP JACQUES CAR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10NYCDOPR HAMILTON, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3FUNTASTIC RIDES CO, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5EVOLUTION GAMING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1VR-CPC HOLDINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1ISLIP TN BYRON LAKE PK, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19TIBA BOLDT CASTLE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CLARK COUNTY SHOOTIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8NYCDPR ASSER LEVY RE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10OYSTER BAY TN PLAINV…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22UPPER PENINSULA SKII…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6NASSAU COUNTY DPR&M …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8PIKE PLACE MARKET PR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF HAMPTON, DEP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26MUCKLESHOOT CASINO, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19CIRQUE DU SOLEIL NEV…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6NYCDPR RECREATION 54, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12Cher-Ae Heights Casino, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17
Cher-Ae Heights Casino has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Cher-Ae Heights Casino in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Among 848 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cher-Ae Heights Casino ranks #120 at $22,286 current penalty.

How Cher-Ae Heights Casino Compares

Cher-Ae Heights Casino's 4.25 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 well above peers (5.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2014-05-06

Last Inspection

2025-02-28

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,572

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 4 inspections over 11 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $5,572 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

64.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

35.3% 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

$39,304

Current Penalty Amount

$22,286

Penalty Reduction

43.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,018 from the initial assessment of $39,304. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Cher-Ae Heights Casino compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cher-Ae Heights Casino Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.8
Violations 17 5.1
Total Penalty $22,286 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,572 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cher-Ae Heights Casino, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,286 here).

Universal City Development Partners, LTD. $22,449 FL City of Roswell $22,668 NM Fresh Wata, LLC. $22,724 NV The Compound, LLC $21,609 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Stratton Corporation, the 4 insp. Stratton Mountain, VT Camelback Mountain Resort INC. 4 insp. Tannersville, PA Deer Valley Resort Company, LLC 4 insp. Park City, UT Nysoprhp Jacques Cartier State Park 4 insp. Morristown, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Evanston Beach Bingo
North Charleston, SC
0 inspections $0
Magic Mountain LLC
Valencia, CA
12 inspections $22,210
Universal City Development Partners, LTD.
Orlando, FL
6 inspections $22,449
Event Special Effects
Monrovia, CA
0 inspections $0
Kolar Concessions LLC
Valley City, OH
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 Cher-Ae Heights Casino safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cher-Ae Heights Casino's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 4 inspections, including 11 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 Cher-Ae Heights Casino have? ▼
Cher-Ae Heights Casino has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,286.
How many OSHA inspections has Cher-Ae Heights Casino had? ▼
Cher-Ae Heights Casino has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-06 and the most recent on 2025-02-28. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cher-Ae Heights Casino? ▼
Cher-Ae Heights Casino has been assessed $22,286 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $39,304 (a 43.3% reduction).
Does Cher-Ae Heights Casino have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cher-Ae Heights Casino has 11 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 Cher-Ae Heights Casino operate in? ▼
Cher-Ae Heights Casino operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713210). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cher-Ae Heights Casino rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cher-Ae Heights Casino ranks #15,450 (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 Cher-Ae Heights Casino's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cher-Ae Heights Casino's total OSHA penalty of $22,286 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (5.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Evanston Beach Bingo in North Charleston, SC 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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