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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Glendale, AZ

Desert Diamond Casino West Valley

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Desert Diamond Casino West Valley has a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$13,902
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,240
of 100,495 penalized employers

Desert Diamond Casino West Valley in Glendale, AZ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,902. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Whitney Farms Golf Course in Monroe, CT is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
74%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Desert Diamond Casino West Valley runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$13,902 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Desert Diamond Casino West Valley

The federal enforcement record for Desert Diamond Casino West Valley in Glendale, AZ includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (33.3%) 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 $19,860 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $13,902 - a 30.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $6,951. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,456 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2026-01-27 to 2026-01-27, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2026-01-27

Last Inspection

2026-01-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,951

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,543

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $6,951 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,543.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

33.3% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$19,860

Current Penalty Amount

$13,902

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,958 from the initial assessment of $19,860. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Desert Diamond Casino West Valley compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,241 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Desert Diamond Casino West Valley Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 3 5.0
Total Penalty $13,902 $4,456
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,951 $2,543
View all 2,241 employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Desert Diamond Casino West Valley safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Desert Diamond Casino West Valley's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Desert Diamond Casino West Valley have? ▼
Desert Diamond Casino West Valley has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,902.
How many OSHA inspections has Desert Diamond Casino West Valley had? ▼
Desert Diamond Casino West Valley has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2026-01-27 and the most recent on 2026-01-27. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Desert Diamond Casino West Valley? ▼
Desert Diamond Casino West Valley has been assessed $13,902 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,860 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Desert Diamond Casino West Valley have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Desert Diamond Casino West Valley has 0 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 Desert Diamond Casino West Valley operate in? ▼
Desert Diamond Casino West Valley operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713210). This industry has 2,241 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,927 total OSHA inspections and $9.99M in cumulative penalties.
How does Desert Diamond Casino West Valley's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Desert Diamond Casino West Valley's total OSHA penalty of $13,902 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,456 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Whitney Farms Golf Course in Monroe, CT is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation 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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