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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Detroit, MI

Motor City Casino

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Motor City Casino has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$2,581
Back wages owed

Motor City Casino in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. 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 Motor City Casino 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,581 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Heli Entertainment, Inc. in Raleigh, NC is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$2,581
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 89/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (0.0 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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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 Motor City Casino.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBREAKWATER ADVENTURE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SUNBELT GOLF CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KID KASTLE & LASER TAG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PINETOP COUNTRY CLUB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TRINITY REPERTORY CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3YAKIMA COUNTRY CLUB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WYANTENUCK COUNTRY C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0POINT ROBERTS MARINA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. NATIONAL PARK S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FOREST COUNTY POTAWA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1YACHT HAVEN GRANDE M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AUDUSSON MARINA, LLC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RSCVA DBA RENO LIVES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ANGELES SHOOTING RAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JKT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NYSOPRHP DENNY FARRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SEA WORLD LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. NATIONAL PARK S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NYS ORDA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BROOME CO GREENWOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Motor City Casino, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0
Motor City Casino has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

Motor City Casino in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Motor City Casino ranks #596 among 800 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with WHD recoveries ($2,581). Motor City Casino carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #596 of 800 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers on WHD back wages ($2,581).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $2,581 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Motor City Casino Compares

2 OSHA inspections on record for Motor City Casino in Detroit, MI, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Motor City Casino to date. The Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average runs $4,481 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-14

Last Inspection

2021-03-04

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,581
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,581
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,581

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Motor City Casino owed $2,581 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 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: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Motor City Casino compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Motor City Casino Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 0 5.1
Total Penalty $0 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Motor City Casino, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Breakwater Adventures, LLC 2 insp. Kitty Hawk, NC Sunbelt Golf CORP. 2 insp. Greenville, AL Kid Kastle & Laser Tag 2 insp. Laughlin, NV Pinetop Country Club 2 insp. Pinetop, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Heli Entertainment, Inc.
Raleigh, NC
0 inspections $0
Uptown Fitness
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
Christiana Creek Country Club
Elkhart, IN
0 inspections $0
Fiddlesticks Country Club
Fort Myers, FL
0 inspections $0
Freedom Boat Club
Bluffton, SC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Motor City Casino's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Motor City Casino against Heli Entertainment, Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Motor City Casino's inspection and penalty record is typical for Arts, Entertainment & Recreation or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector
  • Motor City Casino also carries $2,581 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 Motor City Casino safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Motor City Casino's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Motor City Casino have? ▼
Motor City Casino has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Motor City Casino had? ▼
Motor City Casino has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-14 and the most recent on 2021-03-04. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Motor City Casino? ▼
Motor City Casino has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $2,581 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Motor City Casino been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Motor City Casino, resulting in $2,581 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Motor City Casino operate in? ▼
Motor City Casino operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713210). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Motor City Casino owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Motor City 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 $2,581 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Motor City Casino's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Motor City Casino's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Heli Entertainment, Inc. in Raleigh, NC is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.