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Accommodation & Food Services · Santa Ynez, CA

Chumash Casino Resort

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chumash Casino Resort ranks #4,426 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty84% serious
$55,328
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#4,426
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,426 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#4,426
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 (82.6x 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

$55,328 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 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

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 Chumash Casino Resort.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedACHILLES HOSPITALITY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11FOUR JACKS HOTEL & C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6JACK IN THE BOX INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BAINS MOTELS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8GRANITE SCHOOL DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2MIDWEST INN, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4BLUEWATER RESORT & C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21HIMAWARI SAIPAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CGM ONE LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4MINDEN HOSPITALITY, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9LINDBERGH BAY HOTEL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10ACE MOTOR LODGE LTD., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13GATE GOURMET, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8LAS VEGAS HILTON, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26ATRIUM HOSPITALITY LP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14EUREKA CASINO HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17BAVARIAN INN, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16THAMES LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12MILITARY DELI BAKERY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5LSG SKY CHEFS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7Chumash Casino Resort, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25
Chumash Casino Resort has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Chumash Casino Resort in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Chumash Casino Resort is the #49 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($55,328).

How Chumash Casino Resort Compares

Chumash Casino Resort's 6.25 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 (82.6x the sector average).

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

$2,941

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 $2,941.

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 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chumash Casino Resort Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.2
Violations 25 0.5
Total Penalty $55,328 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,832 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($55,328 here).

Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant $55,420 ME Flamingo las Vegas $55,458 NV Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall $55,148 NV Caesars Entertainment, INC $54,943 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Achilles Hospitality, LLC 4 insp. Sparks, NV Four Jacks Hotel & Casino, INC. 4 insp. Jackpot, NV Jack IN the Box INC 4 insp. Marysville, WA Bains Motels, INC. 4 insp. Reno, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Whole Enchilada
Guilford, CT
0 inspections $0
Easy Tiger East 7th
Austin, TX
0 inspections $0
Hungry Farmer #1
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Burn Co. Barbecue
Jenks, OK
0 inspections $0
Los Potrillos, Inc. - Normal, Illinois
Normal, IL
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 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 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chumash Casino Resort rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chumash Casino Resort ranks #4,426 (the top 5% 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 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 $670 per employer (82.6x 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.
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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