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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ranks #13,114 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 18 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$25,380
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#13,114
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,380. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. 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 & Casino 7 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,114 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 (30.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, El Charro 5 Mexican Restaurant in Fredericksburg, VA is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#13,114
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (2.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Hard Rock Hotel & Casino compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Hard Rock Hotel & Casino runs far above peers (37.9x 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

$25,380 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.96.577.58.12.311.721.030.439.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHILTON WORLDWIDE INT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6MARINE CORPS COMMUNI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 35CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22TRAVAGLINI ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18THREE RIVERS CASINO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 25BLACK OAK CASINO RES…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14LUCKY EAGLE CASINO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22WOODRIDGE INN AND SU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13TALKING STICK RESORT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14DORADO BEACH GOLF MA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12MAYAGUEZ RESORT & CA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4HALEKULANI CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 38ESJ RESORT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9HAVASU LANDING RESOR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16OUTRIGGER HOTELS HAW…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7TABLE MOUNTAIN CASINO, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32THE MILL CASINO, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10THUNDER VALLEY CASIN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22PECHANGA RESORT AND …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28FELIX PORTILLO, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18Hard Rock Hotel & Ca…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is the #159 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($25,380).

Combined federal exposure here: $25,380 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Compares

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's 2.57 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 (37.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2010-07-21

Last Inspection

2017-08-08

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,626

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 7 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $3,626 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$32,400

Current Penalty Amount

$25,380

Penalty Reduction

21.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$25,380

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,020 from the initial assessment of $32,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Hard Rock Hotel & Casino compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Industry Avg
Inspections 7 0.2
Violations 18 0.5
Total Penalty $25,380 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,626 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,380 here).

Harbour Village Campground and Water Park $25,450 WI Harrah's Resort Southern California $25,302 CA The Habit Restaurants, LLC $25,175 CA Crowne Plaza $25,760 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Hilton Worldwide International Puerto Rico LLC 7 insp. San Juan, PR Marine Corps Community Services San Diego 7 insp. San Diego, CA Chinook Winds Casino 7 insp. Lincoln City, OR Travaglini Enterprises, INC. 7 insp. Erie, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Don Jose Mexican Restaurant
Duncan, OK
0 inspections $0
Sawa Restaurant Lounge & Bar
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Legends Grill and Bar and Lima Fresca Taco
Woodridge, IL
0 inspections $0
El Charro 5 Mexican Restaurant
Fredericksburg, VA
0 inspections $0
Days Inn & Suites
Clovis, NM
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Hard Rock Hotel & Casino against Don Jose Mexican Restaurant, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's inspection and penalty record is typical for Accommodation & Food Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Accommodation & Food Services sector
  • Hard Rock Hotel & Casino also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 18 violations across 7 inspections, including 9 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 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino have? ▼
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,380.
How many OSHA inspections has Hard Rock Hotel & Casino had? ▼
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-21 and the most recent on 2017-08-08. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino? ▼
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has been assessed $25,380 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,400 (a 21.7% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Hard Rock Hotel & Casino have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has 9 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.
Has Hard Rock Hotel & Casino been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Hard Rock Hotel & Casino operate in? ▼
Hard Rock Hotel & 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.
What should I do if Hard Rock Hotel & Casino owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Hard Rock Hotel & Casino owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Hard Rock Hotel & Casino rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ranks #13,114 (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 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's total OSHA penalty of $25,380 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (37.9x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, El Charro 5 Mexican Restaurant in Fredericksburg, VA 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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