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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Madison, WI

George Vitense Golfland INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), George Vitense Golfland INC ranks #43,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,500
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#43,530
of 99,447 penalized employers

George Vitense Golfland INC in Madison, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected George Vitense Golfland INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pier 7 Marina, LLC in Bay City, MI is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,500 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#43,530
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How George Vitense Golfland INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows George Vitense Golfland INC runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$7,500 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is George Vitense Golfland INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLORD STIRLING STABLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SAN DIEGO COUNTRY ES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BAY HARBOR MARINA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SHOOTER'S WORLD OF P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KARSTLAND CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE CRANE TRUST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF DES MOINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CLAREMONT COUNTRY CLUB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CASS LAKE DRY DOCK M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FORTY NINERS STADIUM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JOINT BASE PEARL HAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CHAMPION TN PARK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYSPR&HP FORT ONTARIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NYSOPR&HP MIDWAY STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OTS CAPITAL PARTNERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18HOTEL NEVADA & GAMBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CATHEDRAL CANYON GOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GRAND BEAR LODGE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BASICS RANGE & GUN, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16George Vitense Golfl…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
George Vitense Golfland INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

George Vitense Golfland INC in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector: George Vitense Golfland INC is the #332 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 848 employers with nonzero fines ($7,500).

How George Vitense Golfland INC Compares

George Vitense Golfland INC's 2.50 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-16

Last Inspection

2011-04-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,750 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$12,500

Current Penalty Amount

$7,500

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,000 from the initial assessment of $12,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How George Vitense Golfland INC compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric George Vitense Golfland INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 5 5.1
Total Penalty $7,500 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,750 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for George Vitense Golfland INC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,500 here).

Pier 7 Marina, LLC $7,500 MI Seattle Theatre Group $7,500 WA Eagle Mountain Casino $7,515 CA The Speedpark, INC. $7,550 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Lord Stirling Stable 2 insp. Basking Ridge, NJ San Diego Country Estates Association 2 insp. Ramona, CA Bay Harbor Marina INC. 2 insp. Bay City, MI Shooter's World of Peoria L.L.C. 2 insp. Peoria, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pier 7 Marina, LLC
Bay City, MI
2 inspections $7,500
Seattle Theatre Group
Seattle, WA
4 inspections $7,500
Eagle Mountain Casino
Porterville, CA
5 inspections $7,515
Thorntree Country Club
Desoto, TX
0 inspections $0
The Speedpark, INC.
Concord, NC
3 inspections $7,550

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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 George Vitense Golfland INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, George Vitense Golfland INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 George Vitense Golfland INC have? ▼
George Vitense Golfland INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,500.
How many OSHA inspections has George Vitense Golfland INC had? ▼
George Vitense Golfland INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-16 and the most recent on 2011-04-01. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for George Vitense Golfland INC? ▼
George Vitense Golfland INC has been assessed $7,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,500 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does George Vitense Golfland INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. George Vitense Golfland INC has 5 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 George Vitense Golfland INC operate in? ▼
George Vitense Golfland INC operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713910). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does George Vitense Golfland INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, George Vitense Golfland INC ranks #43,530 (the upper 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 George Vitense Golfland INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
George Vitense Golfland INC's total OSHA penalty of $7,500 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pier 7 Marina, LLC in Bay City, MI is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $7,500 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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