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Accommodation & Food Services · Lincoln City, OR

Chinook Winds Casino

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chinook Winds Casino ranks #15,291 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty64% serious
$22,479
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#15,291
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City, OR has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,479. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chinook Winds Casino 7 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 3.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,291 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 (30.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Guess Inn in Carrollton, TX is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.1
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#15,291
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 44/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (3.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chinook Winds Casino compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Chinook Winds Casino runs far above peers (33.6x 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

$22,479 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Chinook Winds Casino.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.96.577.58.1011.322.533.845.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARINE CORPS COMMUNI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 35LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2TRAVAGLINI ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18HARD ROCK HOTEL & CA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18BLACK OAK CASINO RES…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14LUCKY EAGLE CASINO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22PIONEER HOTEL AND GA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 43WOODRIDGE INN AND SU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13GOLDEN GATE HOTEL AN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14HILTON WORLDWIDE INT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6HARVEYS TAHOE MANAGE…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13MAYAGUEZ RESORT & CA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4LAS VEGAS RESORT HOL…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9TRUMP RUFFIN COMMERC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3HALEKULANI CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 38ESJ RESORT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9HARRAH'S CASINO HOTE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3THE D, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19HAVASU LANDING RESOR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16PLAZA HOTEL AND CASI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11Chinook Winds Casino, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22
Chinook Winds Casino has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Chinook Winds Casino in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Chinook Winds Casino is the #186 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($22,479).

How Chinook Winds Casino Compares

Chinook Winds Casino's 3.14 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 (33.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2014-06-18

Last Inspection

2025-03-13

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,211

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 7 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.1 violations per visit. That's $3,211 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.5% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

31.8% 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

$38,075

Current Penalty Amount

$22,479

Penalty Reduction

41.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,596 from the initial assessment of $38,075. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

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

Metric Chinook Winds Casino Industry Avg
Inspections 7 0.2
Violations 22 0.5
Total Penalty $22,479 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,211 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chinook Winds Casino, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,479 here).

WMK San Antonio, LLC $22,400 TX Kyo Ya Hotels & Resorts LP $22,298 HI Parikh Network LLC. $22,732 NY Walter Family Partnership $22,807 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Marine Corps Community Services San Diego 7 insp. San Diego, CA Las Vegas Sands Corporation 7 insp. Las Vegas, NV Travaglini Enterprises, INC. 7 insp. Erie, PA Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 7 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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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 Chinook Winds Casino safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chinook Winds Casino's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 7 inspections, including 14 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 Chinook Winds Casino have? ▼
Chinook Winds Casino has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,479.
How many OSHA inspections has Chinook Winds Casino had? ▼
Chinook Winds Casino has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-18 and the most recent on 2025-03-13. This averages 3.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chinook Winds Casino? ▼
Chinook Winds Casino has been assessed $22,479 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $38,075 (a 41.0% reduction).
Does Chinook Winds Casino have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chinook Winds Casino has 14 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Chinook Winds Casino operate in? ▼
Chinook Winds 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 Chinook Winds Casino rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chinook Winds Casino ranks #15,291 (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 Chinook Winds Casino's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chinook Winds Casino's total OSHA penalty of $22,479 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (33.6x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Guess Inn in Carrollton, TX 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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