Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Southfield, MI
Evolution Gaming
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Evolution Gaming ranks #95,188 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 4 inspections.
- $350
- OSHA penalties
- 1
- Violations cited
- 4
- OSHA inspections
- #95,188
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Evolution Gaming in Southfield, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $350. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $888 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Evolution Gaming 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection - fewer than typical. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,188 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $888 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Gold's Gym in Abilene, TX is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 0.3
- violations per inspection
- 0.0%
- of violations were serious
- #95,188
- of 99,447 penalized employers
- $888
- in back wages recovered
Compliance score
- B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 4 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
- A Wage & hour compliance: $888 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($444 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
How Evolution Gaming compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average
- Evolution Gaming $350
Evolution Gaming
$350 in penalties
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation avg
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average (per employer)
$4,481 in penalties
What this shows Evolution Gaming runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$350 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Evolution Gaming.
Evolution Gaming in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector: Evolution Gaming is the #805 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 848 employers with nonzero fines ($350). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Evolution Gaming at rank #800 of 800 employers ($888 owed).
Combined federal exposure here: $350 OSHA penalties plus $888 WHD back wages (71.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).
How Evolution Gaming Compares
Evolution Gaming's 0.25 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 below peers (0.08x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
4
First Inspection
2022-11-30
Last Inspection
2026-03-05
Inspection Span
3 yrs
Violations / Inspection
0.3
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$88
Industry Avg / Inspection
$2,537
What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $88 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
0
Serious
0.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
1
Other-Than-Serious
100.0% 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
$700
Current Penalty Amount
$350
Penalty Reduction
50.0%
Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)
$1,238
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $350 from the initial assessment of $700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Wage & Hour Findings
The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Evolution Gaming owed $888 in back wages to 1 employee across 2 cases and 5 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.
Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
How Evolution Gaming compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Evolution Gaming | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 1.8 |
| Violations | 1 | 5.1 |
| Total Penalty | $350 | $4,481 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $88 | $2,537 |
Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Evolution Gaming, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($350 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).
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What to do with this record
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- Evolution Gaming also carries $888 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.
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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.
Employer Matching
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