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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Wheatland, CA

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento has a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty86% serious
$31,298
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#9,929
of 100,495 penalized employers

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento in Wheatland, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,298. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 6 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 runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Zoological Society of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $31,540 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
90%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento runs far above peers (7.0x 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

$31,298 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento

The federal enforcement record for Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento in Wheatland, CA includes 3 OSHA inspections and 7 violations, translating to 2.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (85.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $45,988 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $31,298 - a 31.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $10,433. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,456 per employer, this record runs far above peers (7.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2020-11-30 to 2023-10-05, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-11-30

Last Inspection

2023-10-05

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,433

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,543

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $10,433 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,543.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$45,988

Current Penalty Amount

$31,298

Penalty Reduction

31.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,690 from the initial assessment of $45,988. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,241 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.8
Violations 7 5.0
Total Penalty $31,298 $4,456
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,433 $2,543
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento have? ▼
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,298.
How many OSHA inspections has Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento had? ▼
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-11-30 and the most recent on 2023-10-05. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento? ▼
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento has been assessed $31,298 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $45,988 (a 31.9% reduction).
Does Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento has 6 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 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento operate in? ▼
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713290). This industry has 2,241 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,927 total OSHA inspections and $9.99M in cumulative penalties.
How does Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento's total OSHA penalty of $31,298 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,456 per employer (7.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Zoological Society of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $31,540 in current penalties.

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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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