Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Costa Mesa, CA
Oc Fair & Event Center
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Oc Fair & Event Center ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.
- $5,000
- OSHA penalties
- 1
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #55,488
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Oc Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Oc Fair & Event Center 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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. For comparison, Johnston Amusements, LLC in Fresno, CA is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,000 in current penalties.
- 0.5
- violations per inspection
- 0.0%
- of violations were serious
- #55,488
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Oc Fair & Event Center compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average
- Oc Fair & Event Center
Oc Fair & Event Center
$5,000 in penalties
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation avg
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average (per employer)
$4,481 in penalties
What this shows Oc Fair & Event Center sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$5,000 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Oc Fair & Event Center.
Oc Fair & Event Center in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector: Oc Fair & Event Center is the #433 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 848 employers with nonzero fines ($5,000).
How Oc Fair & Event Center Compares
Oc Fair & Event Center's 0.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2012-04-18
Last Inspection
2013-04-30
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
0.5
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$2,500
Industry Avg / Inspection
$2,537
What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,500 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
0
Serious
0.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
1
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
$5,000
Current Penalty Amount
$5,000
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 Oc Fair & Event Center compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Oc Fair & Event Center | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 1.8 |
| Violations | 1 | 5.1 |
| Total Penalty | $5,000 | $4,481 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $2,500 | $2,537 |
Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Oc Fair & Event Center, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,000 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).
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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.
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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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