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Hilton Albany

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hilton Albany ranks #68,678 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,975
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,678
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hilton Albany in Albany, NY 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: $2,975. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hilton Albany 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 #68,678 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $3,377 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Golden Corral in Lexington, KY is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#68,678
of 99,447 penalized employers
$3,377
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • 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.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($3K 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 Hilton Albany compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Hilton Albany runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$2,975 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Hilton Albany.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHON-DAH RESORT CASIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18GRATEFUL HEARTS INVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8J & A FOOD SERVICE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SES INVESTMENTS, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EUREKA HOSPITALITY M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TREEHOUSE CAFE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PIASANS MILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAFFLE HOUSE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SHAN FANG & WEI CHEU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EVERGREEN RESTAURANT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE HABIT RESTAURANT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHACHO'S GENERAL PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16GOLDEN CORRAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EYM DINER OF FLORIDA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JUANA MARIA DURAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DHILLON ELKO LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KINGS RESTAURANT & L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CAL VALLEY JACK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WOODCHIP CAMPGROUND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0101 LAKE CATERING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Hilton Albany, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Hilton Albany 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.

Hilton Albany in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Hilton Albany sits at penalty rank #994 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($2,975 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Hilton Albany ranks #16,253 among 22,851 Accommodation & Food Services employers with WHD recoveries ($3,377).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,975 OSHA penalties plus $3,377 WHD back wages (53.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Hilton Albany Compares

Hilton Albany'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 (4.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-30

Last Inspection

2014-04-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,488

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,488 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

3

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

$5,950

Current Penalty Amount

$2,975

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,352

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,975 from the initial assessment of $5,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$3,377
Employees Affected
4
WHD Violations
184
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$844
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$3,377

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Hilton Albany owed $3,377 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 184 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Hilton Albany compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hilton Albany Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 3 0.5
Total Penalty $2,975 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,488 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hilton Albany, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,975 here).

Breeze Inn $2,975 AK Horseshoe Bay Resort $2,975 TX Sodexo $2,963 CA Sunset Grille $2,961 VI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hon-Dah Resort Casino and Conference Center 2 insp. Pinetop, AZ Grateful Hearts Investment, LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV J & a Food Service, INC. 2 insp. Anderson, CA Ses Investments, INC. DBA Wings to Go - Store #107 2 insp. Burlington, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Just Mary's
Blair, NE
0 inspections $0
Hotspur Casinos Nevada, INC
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $6,354
Bobby's Place
Valley Park, MO
0 inspections $0
Golden Corral
Lexington, KY
0 inspections $0
El Paso
Crowley, LA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Hilton Albany's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Hilton Albany against Just Mary's, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Hilton Albany'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
  • Hilton Albany also carries $3,377 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 Hilton Albany safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hilton Albany's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 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 Hilton Albany have? ▼
Hilton Albany has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,975.
How many OSHA inspections has Hilton Albany had? ▼
Hilton Albany has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-30 and the most recent on 2014-04-30. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hilton Albany? ▼
Hilton Albany has been assessed $2,975 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,950 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $3,377 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Hilton Albany been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Hilton Albany, resulting in $3,377 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Hilton Albany operate in? ▼
Hilton Albany 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.
What should I do if Hilton Albany owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Hilton Albany 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 $3,377 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Hilton Albany rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hilton Albany ranks #68,678 (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 Hilton Albany's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hilton Albany's total OSHA penalty of $2,975 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Golden Corral in Lexington, KY 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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