Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Mammoth Lakes, CA

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mammoth Mountain Ski Area ranks #53,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 9 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,400
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in Mammoth Lakes, CA has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mammoth Mountain Ski Area 9 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in just 2 violations, averaging 0.2 per inspection - fewer than typical. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 far above peers (5.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Northlake Shipyard INC in Seattle, WA is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $5,400 in current penalties.

0.2
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 87/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (0.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mammoth Mountain Ski Area compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Mammoth Mountain Ski Area runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$5,400 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Mammoth Mountain Ski Area.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.87.9910.111.2025.450.976.3101.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNYCDPR BEACH 75TH ST…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 18TOWN OF CHESHIRE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 97FORRESTER CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 3WALT DISNEY WORLD CO., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 11THE ALASKA CLUB, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 52ONONDAGA CO PK ROSAM…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 48TOWN OF WESTBROOK, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 32CITY OF LONG BRANCH, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24KILLINGTON/PICO SKI …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32NORTHLAKE SHIPYARD INC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 20VR CPC HOLDINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4U.S. AIR FORCE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 27TOWN OF PUTNAM, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 46HERSCHEND FAMILY ENT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9CITY AND BOROUGH OF …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 37TOWN OF HAMPDEN, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17NYCDPR 5 BOROUGH SHO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17NYSOPR&HP NIAGARA FA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4U. S. DEPT. OF INTER…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14INDIAN HEAD CASINO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 27Mammoth Mountain Ski…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 2
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector: Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is the #421 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 848 employers with nonzero fines ($5,400).

How Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Compares

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area's 0.22 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2011-06-21

Last Inspection

2022-05-24

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 9 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.2 violations per visit. That's $600 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$5,400

Current Penalty Amount

$5,400

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Mammoth Mountain Ski Area compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Industry Avg
Inspections 9 1.8
Violations 2 5.1
Total Penalty $5,400 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $600 $2,537

Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Mammoth Mountain Ski Area safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 9 inspections, including 2 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 Mammoth Mountain Ski Area have?
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Mammoth Mountain Ski Area had?
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-21 and the most recent on 2022-05-24. This averages 0.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mammoth Mountain Ski Area?
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area has been assessed $5,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Mammoth Mountain Ski Area have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area 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 Mammoth Mountain Ski Area operate in?
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713920). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mammoth Mountain Ski Area rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area ranks #53,234 (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 Mammoth Mountain Ski Area's safety record compare to industry average?
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area's total OSHA penalty of $5,400 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Northlake Shipyard INC in Seattle, WA is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $5,400 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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