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Accommodation & Food Services · Santa Ynez, CA

Chumash Casino Resort

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chumash Casino Resort has a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty84% serious
$55,328
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#4,381
of 100,495 penalized employers

Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $55,328. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chumash Casino Resort 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 21 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 (17.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hungry Farmer #1 in Houston, TX is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
84.0%
of violations were serious
96%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Chumash Casino Resort compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Chumash Casino Resort runs far above peers (82.9x 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

$55,328 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($55,328) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $55,328 $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 Chumash Casino Resort

The federal enforcement record for Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, CA includes 4 OSHA inspections and 25 violations, translating to 6.25 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 21 (84.0%) 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 $74,771 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $55,328 - a 26.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $13,832. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer, this record runs far above peers (82.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-06-13 to 2023-08-29, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-06-13

Last Inspection

2023-08-29

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,832

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,940

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $13,832 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,940.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

84.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

16.0% 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

$74,771

Current Penalty Amount

$55,328

Penalty Reduction

26.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,443 from the initial assessment of $74,771. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Chumash Casino Resort compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chumash Casino Resort Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.2
Violations 25 0.5
Total Penalty $55,328 $667
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,832 $2,940
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chumash Casino Resort safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chumash Casino Resort's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 4 inspections, including 21 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 Chumash Casino Resort have? ▼
Chumash Casino Resort has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $55,328.
How many OSHA inspections has Chumash Casino Resort had? ▼
Chumash Casino Resort has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-13 and the most recent on 2023-08-29. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chumash Casino Resort? ▼
Chumash Casino Resort has been assessed $55,328 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $74,771 (a 26.0% reduction).
Does Chumash Casino Resort have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chumash Casino Resort has 21 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 Chumash Casino Resort operate in? ▼
Chumash Casino Resort operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721120). This industry has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,696 total OSHA inspections and $16.75M in cumulative penalties.
How does Chumash Casino Resort's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chumash Casino Resort's total OSHA penalty of $55,328 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer (82.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hungry Farmer #1 in Houston, TX is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 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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