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Accommodation & Food Services · Aberdeen, WA

Dairy Queen

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dairy Queen ranks #88,272 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty43% serious
$850
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#88,272
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dairy Queen in Aberdeen, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dairy Queen 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,272 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (13.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The One Group in Miami Beach, FL is another accommodation & food services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $850 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#88,272
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dairy Queen compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Dairy Queen runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$850 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Dairy Queen.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOMBINATION SEVEN LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ROLLING HILLS CASINO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ENCANTO RESTAURANTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SAMMY'S RESTAURANT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AIMBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33WORLDMARK, THE CLUB, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CARSON CITY HOTEL GR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HALE KOA HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BIG FRED ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ARIEL ORTA CLAUDIO D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DIABLOS CANTINA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ROYALE BLUE HOSPITAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ANTLER BAR AMUSEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14HOLIDAY INN SOUTH BE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DAIRY QUEEN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MAINLINE AVIATION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2INNTRUSTED, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TRUMP INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RANCHO VALENCIA RESO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13PONDEROSA LODGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Dairy Queen, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Dairy Queen has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Dairy Queen in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Among 1,746 Accommodation & Food Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dairy Queen ranks #1,419 at $850 current penalty.

How Dairy Queen Compares

Dairy Queen's 2.33 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-09-22

Last Inspection

2014-07-24

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$283

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $283 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$1,000

Current Penalty Amount

$850

Penalty Reduction

15.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $150 from the initial assessment of $1,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Dairy Queen compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dairy Queen Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.2
Violations 7 0.5
Total Penalty $850 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $283 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dairy Queen, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($850 here).

The One Group $850 FL Ishihara-Liang, INC. $850 CA Wondwossen T. Delnessahou $840 CA Woodstock's Pizza, INC. $840 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Combination Seven LLC 3 insp. Tonopah, NV Rolling Hills Casino 3 insp. Corning, CA Encanto Restaurants INC 3 insp. San Juan, PR Sammy's Restaurant INC 3 insp. Sacramento, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

The One Group
Miami Beach, FL
2 inspections $850
Staybridge Suites BY Holiday I
Vancouver, WA
3 inspections $850
Ishihara-Liang, INC.
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $850
Wondwossen T. Delnessahou
Oakland, CA
2 inspections $840
Woodstock's Pizza, INC.
Santa Cruz, CA
2 inspections $840

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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 Dairy Queen safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dairy Queen's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Dairy Queen have? ▼
Dairy Queen has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $850.
How many OSHA inspections has Dairy Queen had? ▼
Dairy Queen has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-22 and the most recent on 2014-07-24. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dairy Queen? ▼
Dairy Queen has been assessed $850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,000 (a 15.0% reduction).
Does Dairy Queen have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dairy Queen 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 Dairy Queen operate in? ▼
Dairy Queen operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722211). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dairy Queen rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dairy Queen ranks #88,272 (the lower half 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 Dairy Queen's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dairy Queen's total OSHA penalty of $850 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, The One Group in Miami Beach, FL is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $850 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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