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Hornblower Cruises & Events

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hornblower Cruises & Events ranks #20,235 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$17,704
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#20,235
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hornblower Cruises & Events in Alameda, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,704. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Hornblower Cruises & Events 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,235 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Austin Star Detonator CO., INC. in Brownsville, TX is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $17,700 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#20,235
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hornblower Cruises & Events compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hornblower Cruises & Events sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,704 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hornblower Cruises & Events.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.111.321.531.741.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNIVERSAL PURE COLD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SEMINOLE PRECAST MAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ND PAPER INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DELTA OIL MILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40INTERNATIONAL AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BAUER COMPRESSORS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PERKINS & MARIE CALL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ADMP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15KNAUF INSULATION, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAE INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19GOOD OLD DAYS FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SUPERIOR ROLL FORMIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5IDAHO TIMBER OF BOIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BAKERY FEEDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AEROLITE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CUSTOM POLY BAG, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INTEGRATED ILLUMINAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TULIP MOLDED PLASTIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7OLIN WINCHESTER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Hornblower Cruises &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Hornblower Cruises & Events has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hornblower Cruises & Events in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Hornblower Cruises & Events is the #9,658 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($17,704).

How Hornblower Cruises & Events Compares

Hornblower Cruises & Events's 1.67 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-06-01

Last Inspection

2019-10-08

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,901

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $5,901 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$21,188

Current Penalty Amount

$17,704

Penalty Reduction

16.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,484 from the initial assessment of $21,188. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hornblower Cruises & Events compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hornblower Cruises & Events Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $17,704 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,901 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hornblower Cruises & Events, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,704 here).

Heidtman Steel Products, INC. $17,705 IL Iam Acquisition LLC $17,700 IL Austin Star Detonator CO., INC. $17,700 TX Itw Covid Security Group, INC. $17,700 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Universal Pure Cold Storage, LLC 3 insp. Lincoln, NE Seminole Precast Manufacturing, INC. 3 insp. Macon, GA ND Paper INC. 3 insp. Wisconsin Rapids, WI Delta Oil Mill 3 insp. Greenwood, MS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Heidtman Steel Products, INC.
Granite City, IL
2 inspections $17,705
Dye Tech, INC.
El Monte, CA
2 inspections $17,705
A.L.C
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Iam Acquisition LLC
Elgin, IL
4 inspections $17,700
Austin Star Detonator CO., INC.
Brownsville, TX
3 inspections $17,700

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What to do with this record

Use Hornblower Cruises & Events's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Hornblower Cruises & Events safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hornblower Cruises & Events's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hornblower Cruises & Events have? ▼
Hornblower Cruises & Events has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,704.
How many OSHA inspections has Hornblower Cruises & Events had? ▼
Hornblower Cruises & Events has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-01 and the most recent on 2019-10-08. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hornblower Cruises & Events? ▼
Hornblower Cruises & Events has been assessed $17,704 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,188 (a 16.4% reduction).
Does Hornblower Cruises & Events have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hornblower Cruises & Events has 4 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 Hornblower Cruises & Events operate in? ▼
Hornblower Cruises & Events operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336611). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hornblower Cruises & Events rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hornblower Cruises & Events ranks #20,235 (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 Hornblower Cruises & Events's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hornblower Cruises & Events's total OSHA penalty of $17,704 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Austin Star Detonator CO., INC. in Brownsville, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,700 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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