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Accommodation & Food Services · Fitchburg, MA

Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC ranks #18,077 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$19,510
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#18,077
of 99,447 penalized employers

Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC in Fitchburg, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,510. 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 Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,077 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet in Ballwin, MO is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#18,077
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC runs far above peers (29.1x 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

$19,510 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHAUTAUQUA LODGE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16US PROPERTY INVESTME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BENCHMARK SUBWAY III…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAY RAJARAM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CREST INN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TULALIP CASINO RESORT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DAYK ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOTEL GALLERIA SAIPAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PITA LOVE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FLAMINGO GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAPTAIN RON'S INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROY'S PIONEER CLUB LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MCDONALD'S, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VETERANS CANTEEN SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WILDERNESS PRESIDENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3702 INVESTMENT HOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOLGANO INC. DBA WOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COVELLI ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SODEXO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HACOR INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Great Wolf Lodge of …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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 Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC is the #225 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($19,510).

How Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC Compares

Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC's 4.00 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 far above peers (29.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-06-08

Last Inspection

2023-03-06

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,755

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $9,755 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$25,091

Current Penalty Amount

$19,510

Penalty Reduction

22.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,581 from the initial assessment of $25,091. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 8 0.5
Total Penalty $19,510 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,755 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,510 here).

Abe Pacific Heights Properties, LLC $19,530 NV Executive Tropic Garden Hotel $19,600 FL Landmark Consolidated $19,643 CA Purity Spring Resort, INC. $19,352 NH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Chautauqua Lodge LLC 2 insp. Long Beach, WA US Property Investment Fund (HI 1) LP 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Benchmark Subway III, LP 2 insp. Frisco, TX Jay Rajaram INC. 2 insp. Sparks, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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1 inspections $17,250
Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet
Ballwin, MO
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 Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 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 Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC have? ▼
Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,510.
How many OSHA inspections has Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC had? ▼
Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-08 and the most recent on 2023-03-06. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC? ▼
Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC has been assessed $19,510 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,091 (a 22.2% reduction).
Does Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC 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 Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC operate in? ▼
Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC ranks #18,077 (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 Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $19,510 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (29.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet in Ballwin, MO 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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