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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Union Dale, PA

Elk Mountain Ski Resort

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elk Mountain Ski Resort ranks #24,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$14,900
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#24,303
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elk Mountain Ski Resort in Union Dale, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,900. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elk Mountain Ski Resort 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, North American Amusements, INC. DBA Shamrock Shows in Thousand Oaks, CA is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,930 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#24,303
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Elk Mountain Ski Resort compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Elk Mountain Ski Resort runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$14,900 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Elk Mountain Ski Resort.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSEA WORLD OF FLORIDA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4POWAY WEAPONS & GEAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TYME TO BOWL LANE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SIX FLAGS AMERICA LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SCRIBA TN PARK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2IN-SHAPE SOLUTIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SIERRA AT TAHOE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DESERT ROSE CASINO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SAN MANUEL CASINO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GILLEY'S SALOON, DAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MLM RESTAURANTS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RUSSELL LANDS, INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NYCDPR THE ARSENAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GIBSON ISLAND CLUB I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14HALE CENTRE THEATRE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WALT DISNEY PARKS & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SHOOTERS PARADISE, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24CEDAR FAIR, LP, DBA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BEACON COVE MARINA I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Elk Mountain Ski Res…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Elk Mountain Ski Resort has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Elk Mountain Ski Resort in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector: Elk Mountain Ski Resort is the #186 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 848 employers with nonzero fines ($14,900).

Combined federal exposure here: $14,900 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Elk Mountain Ski Resort Compares

Elk Mountain Ski Resort's 3.33 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-10-12

Last Inspection

2013-09-24

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,967

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $4,967 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$20,680

Current Penalty Amount

$14,900

Penalty Reduction

27.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$14,900

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,780 from the initial assessment of $20,680. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
14

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Elk Mountain Ski Resort compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Elk Mountain Ski Resort Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.8
Violations 10 5.1
Total Penalty $14,900 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,967 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Elk Mountain Ski Resort, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,900 here).

Everything Weapons, INC. $14,900 TN North American Amusements, INC. DBA Shamrock Shows $14,930 CA Hobey's Casino $14,995 NV Wolf Creek Ski Corporation $15,000 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sea World of Florida LLC 3 insp. Orlando, FL Poway Weapons & Gear, INC 3 insp. Poway, CA Tyme to Bowl Lane 3 insp. Oroville, CA Six Flags America LP 3 insp. Bowie, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Everything Weapons, INC.
Franklin, TN
3 inspections $14,900
Country Club of Scranton
Clarks Summit, PA
0 inspections $0
Acme Pool & Spa
Yuma, AZ
0 inspections $0
North American Amusements, INC. DBA Shamrock Shows
Thousand Oaks, CA
2 inspections $14,930
H&P Business Center
Greensboro, NC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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  • Elk Mountain Ski Resort also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Elk Mountain Ski Resort safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elk Mountain Ski Resort's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. 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 Elk Mountain Ski Resort have? ▼
Elk Mountain Ski Resort has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Elk Mountain Ski Resort had? ▼
Elk Mountain Ski Resort has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-12 and the most recent on 2013-09-24. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elk Mountain Ski Resort? ▼
Elk Mountain Ski Resort has been assessed $14,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,680 (a 27.9% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Elk Mountain Ski Resort have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elk Mountain Ski Resort has 8 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.
Has Elk Mountain Ski Resort been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Elk Mountain Ski Resort, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Elk Mountain Ski Resort operate in? ▼
Elk Mountain Ski Resort operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713920). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Elk Mountain Ski Resort owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Elk Mountain Ski Resort owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Elk Mountain Ski Resort rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elk Mountain Ski Resort ranks #24,303 (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 Elk Mountain Ski Resort's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elk Mountain Ski Resort's total OSHA penalty of $14,900 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, North American Amusements, INC. DBA Shamrock Shows in Thousand Oaks, CA is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $14,930 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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