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Emerald Queen Casino I-5

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Emerald Queen Casino I-5 ranks #11,644 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 50 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty72% serious
$27,890
OSHA penalties
50
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#11,644
of 99,447 penalized employers

Emerald Queen Casino I-5 in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 50 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,890. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Emerald Queen Casino I-5 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 50 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,644 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 36 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ober Gatlinburg in Gatlinburg, TN is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
72.0%
of violations were serious
#11,644
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 50 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (12.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Emerald Queen Casino I-5 compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Emerald Queen Casino I-5 runs far above peers (6.2x 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

$27,890 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Emerald Queen Casino I-5.

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Emerald Queen Casino I-5 has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 50 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.

Emerald Queen Casino I-5 in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Among 848 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with OSHA penalties on file, Emerald Queen Casino I-5 ranks #81 at $27,890 current penalty.

How Emerald Queen Casino I-5 Compares

Emerald Queen Casino I-5's 12.50 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 far above peers (6.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-03-19

Last Inspection

2017-01-19

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,973

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $6,973 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

36

Serious

72.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

8.0% of total

10

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

$44,565

Current Penalty Amount

$27,890

Penalty Reduction

37.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,675 from the initial assessment of $44,565. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Emerald Queen Casino I-5 compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Emerald Queen Casino I-5 Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.8
Violations 50 5.1
Total Penalty $27,890 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,973 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Emerald Queen Casino I-5, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,890 here).

Celebration Fireworks, INC. $28,030 PA Aeg Live, LLC $27,540 NV Butler Amusements, INC. $27,480 CA Bullet Trap, INC. $27,460 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Tiba Boldt Castle 4 insp. Alexandria Bay, NY Clark County Shooting Park 4 insp. Las Vegas, NV Nycdpr Asser Levy Recreation Center 4 insp. New York, NY Oyster Bay TN Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park 4 insp. Plainview, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Top Gun Sports
Concord, NC
0 inspections $0
Ober Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg, TN
0 inspections $0
Celebration Fireworks, INC.
Slatington, PA
2 inspections $28,030
Aeg Live, LLC
Las Vegas, NV
3 inspections $27,540
Butler Amusements, INC.
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $27,480

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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 Emerald Queen Casino I-5 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Emerald Queen Casino I-5's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 50 violations across 4 inspections, including 36 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 Emerald Queen Casino I-5 have? ▼
Emerald Queen Casino I-5 has 50 OSHA violations on record, including 36 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,890.
How many OSHA inspections has Emerald Queen Casino I-5 had? ▼
Emerald Queen Casino I-5 has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-19 and the most recent on 2017-01-19. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Emerald Queen Casino I-5? ▼
Emerald Queen Casino I-5 has been assessed $27,890 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $44,565 (a 37.4% reduction).
Does Emerald Queen Casino I-5 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Emerald Queen Casino I-5 has 36 serious violations, and 4 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 Emerald Queen Casino I-5 operate in? ▼
Emerald Queen Casino I-5 operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713210). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Emerald Queen Casino I-5 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Emerald Queen Casino I-5 ranks #11,644 (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 Emerald Queen Casino I-5's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Emerald Queen Casino I-5's total OSHA penalty of $27,890 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (6.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ober Gatlinburg in Gatlinburg, TN is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation 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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