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Accommodation & Food Services · Reno, NV

Gold Dust West Casino

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gold Dust West Casino ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,000
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gold Dust West Casino in Reno, NV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gold Dust West Casino 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Best Western Alderwood in Lynnwood, WA is another accommodation & food services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,000 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How Gold Dust West Casino compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gold Dust West Casino runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$1,000 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Gold Dust West Casino.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOMNI RANCHO LAS PALM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE PLAZA, A FAIRMON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GOLDEN STATE JACKS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OTG JFK T5 VENTURE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BMV HOTELS GROUP LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COUNTRY INN & SUITES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SHREE VIKAT HOSPITAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UTGR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BUDGET SUITES OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DOMINOS PIZZA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ATOMIC ALE BREWPUB &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PACIFIC BAY HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15VAIL RESORTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GATEWAY MANAGEMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LEE'S SANDWICH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BIG FIN SEAFOOD KITC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STEVE DECLERCK ENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BRUSTER'S REAL ICE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FRESNO FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DURAND HOSPITALITY I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Gold Dust West Casino, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Gold Dust West Casino has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Gold Dust West Casino in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Among 1,746 Accommodation & Food Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Gold Dust West Casino ranks #1,371 at $1,000 current penalty.

How Gold Dust West Casino Compares

Gold Dust West Casino's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-09-20

Last Inspection

2013-09-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $500 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

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

$2,700

Current Penalty Amount

$1,000

Penalty Reduction

63.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,700 from the initial assessment of $2,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Gold Dust West Casino compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gold Dust West Casino Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 12 0.5
Total Penalty $1,000 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $500 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gold Dust West Casino, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,000 here).

Best Western Alderwood $1,000 WA Rodeway Inn $1,000 WA Dugans Pizza $1,000 WA Charlies Bar-N-Grill $1,000 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Omni Rancho las Palmas Resort & Spa 2 insp. Rancho Mirage, CA The Plaza, a Fairmont Hotel 2 insp. New York, NY Golden State Jacks, INC. 2 insp. San Jose, CA Otg JFK T5 Venture, LLC 2 insp. Jamaica, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Best Western Alderwood
Lynnwood, WA
2 inspections $1,000
Rodeway Inn
Bellingham, WA
2 inspections $1,000
Dugans Pizza
Ocean Shores, WA
2 inspections $1,000
Charlies Bar-N-Grill
Olympia, WA
2 inspections $1,000
Charlies Family Grill
Fremont, MI
2 inspections $1,000

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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 Gold Dust West Casino safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gold Dust West Casino's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Gold Dust West Casino have? ▼
Gold Dust West Casino has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Gold Dust West Casino had? ▼
Gold Dust West Casino has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-20 and the most recent on 2013-09-20. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gold Dust West Casino? ▼
Gold Dust West Casino has been assessed $1,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,700 (a 63.0% reduction).
What industry does Gold Dust West Casino operate in? ▼
Gold Dust West Casino operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721120). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gold Dust West Casino rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gold Dust West Casino ranks #86,842 (the lower 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 Gold Dust West Casino's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gold Dust West Casino's total OSHA penalty of $1,000 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Best Western Alderwood in Lynnwood, WA is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $1,000 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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