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Accommodation & Food Services · Phoenix, AZ

Great American Merchandise and Events

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Great American Merchandise and Events ranks #80,880 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,508
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,880
of 99,447 penalized employers

Great American Merchandise and Events in Phoenix, AZ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,508. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Great American Merchandise and Events 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,880 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, Mr. Crab Seafood & Bar in Bridgeport, CT is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#80,880
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Great American Merchandise and Events runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$1,508 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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

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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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Great American Merchandise and Events.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRAMPARTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LE RENDEZVOUS BBQ BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HYATT HOTELS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SAMURAI NOODLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARIANAS PROPERTY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EXTEND-A-SUITES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SUN VALLEY LODGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ATRIUM GAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BAIR LAKE BIBLE CAMP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KENSINGTON COURTS OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26MRD INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PCH HOTELS AND RESOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHARLIES BAR-N-GRILL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PIEDMONT BOTTLING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ANDYS MOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PEPPERMILL CASINOS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SONNY'S PIZZA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PURITY SPRING RESORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WINDWARD PASSAGE HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DUDE RANCHER, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Great American Merch…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Great American Merchandise and Events has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Great American Merchandise and Events in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Among 1,746 Accommodation & Food Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Great American Merchandise and Events ranks #1,254 at $1,508 current penalty.

How Great American Merchandise and Events Compares

Great American Merchandise and Events's 1.50 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-04-03

Last Inspection

2014-04-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$754

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $754 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$2,250

Current Penalty Amount

$1,508

Penalty Reduction

33.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $742 from the initial assessment of $2,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Great American Merchandise and Events compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Great American Merchandise and Events Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 3 0.5
Total Penalty $1,508 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $754 $2,941
View all 25,016 employers in Accommodation & Food Services →

Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Great American Merchandise and Events, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,508 here).

Maria & Jorge Peralta $1,500 CA Fong Investment CO LTD DBA Royal Grove Hotel $1,500 HI Krispy Kreme $1,500 WA Holiday Inn and Suites $1,500 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ramparts, LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Le Rendezvous BBQ Bar and Grill, INC. 2 insp. Hollywood, FL Hyatt Hotels Corporation 2 insp. Tamuning, GU Samurai Noodle 2 insp. Seattle, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

International House of Pancakes
Raleigh, NC
0 inspections $0
Mr. Crab Seafood & Bar
Bridgeport, CT
0 inspections $0
Greek Tony's Pizza and Subs
Spring Lake, MI
0 inspections $0
Sushi Hana
Savannah, GA
0 inspections $0
Tropical Smoothie Cafe 177
Orlando, FL
0 inspections $0

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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 Great American Merchandise and Events safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Great American Merchandise and Events's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. 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 Great American Merchandise and Events have? ▼
Great American Merchandise and Events has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,508.
How many OSHA inspections has Great American Merchandise and Events had? ▼
Great American Merchandise and Events has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-04-03 and the most recent on 2014-04-11. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Great American Merchandise and Events? ▼
Great American Merchandise and Events has been assessed $1,508 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,250 (a 33.0% reduction).
Does Great American Merchandise and Events have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Great American Merchandise and Events has 2 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 Great American Merchandise and Events operate in? ▼
Great American Merchandise and Events operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Great American Merchandise and Events rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Great American Merchandise and Events ranks #80,880 (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 Great American Merchandise and Events's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Great American Merchandise and Events's total OSHA penalty of $1,508 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mr. Crab Seafood & Bar in Bridgeport, CT is a similar accommodation & food services 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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