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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Bishop, CA

Paiute Palace Casino

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Paiute Palace Casino ranks #30,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty56% serious
$12,000
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

Paiute Palace Casino in Bishop, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,000. 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 Paiute Palace Casino 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Basics Range & Gun, LLC in Orange Park, FL is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,000 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#30,087
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 59/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 Paiute Palace Casino compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Paiute Palace Casino runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$12,000 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Paiute Palace Casino.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedATLANTIC CITY BEACH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAWAII GUN CLUB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GOODLETTSVILLE RANGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HEMPSTEAD TOWN NEWBR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MONTGOMERY COUNTY GO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SHOT SPOT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FUN FACTORY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HAWAII YACHT CLUB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OYSTER BAY TN PARKS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IL DEPT. OF NATURAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NEWARK VILL HALLAGAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALT DISNEY WORLD CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DANA GERATHS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 07 CEDARS CASINO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INDIAN RIVER MARINA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CITY OF MARYSVILLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ALASKA WILDLIFE CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AMHERST TOWN PARKS D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NATIONAL PARK SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Paiute Palace Casino, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Paiute Palace Casino has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Paiute Palace Casino in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Among 848 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with OSHA penalties on file, Paiute Palace Casino ranks #232 at $12,000 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $12,000 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Paiute Palace Casino Compares

Paiute Palace Casino's 4.50 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 runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-10-12

Last Inspection

2016-10-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $6,000 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$13,032

Current Penalty Amount

$12,000

Penalty Reduction

7.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$12,000

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,032 from the initial assessment of $13,032. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
2

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

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

Metric Paiute Palace Casino Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 9 5.1
Total Penalty $12,000 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,000 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Paiute Palace Casino, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,000 here).

Basics Range & Gun, LLC $12,000 FL Pci Gaming Authority, INC. $11,934 NV 7 Cedars Casino $11,914 WA Kansas Entertainment LLC $11,855 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Atlantic City Beach Patrol 2 insp. Atlantic City, NJ Hawaii Gun Club, INC. 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Goodlettsville Range Operations LLC 2 insp. Goodlettsville, TN Hempstead Town Newbridge Road Park Ice Rink 2 insp. Bellmore, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Basics Range & Gun, LLC
Orange Park, FL
2 inspections $12,000
Pci Gaming Authority, INC.
Gardnerville, NV
5 inspections $11,934
7 Cedars Casino
Sequim, WA
2 inspections $11,914
Seaview Harbor Marina
Longport, NJ
0 inspections $0
Anchor Bay Marina, Inc.
Eclectic, AL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Paiute Palace Casino against Basics Range & Gun, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Paiute Palace 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
  • Paiute Palace Casino also carries $0 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 Paiute Palace Casino safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Paiute Palace Casino's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Paiute Palace Casino have? ▼
Paiute Palace Casino has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Paiute Palace Casino had? ▼
Paiute Palace Casino has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-12 and the most recent on 2016-10-12. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Paiute Palace Casino? ▼
Paiute Palace Casino has been assessed $12,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,032 (a 7.9% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Paiute Palace Casino have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Paiute Palace Casino has 5 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.
Has Paiute Palace Casino been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Paiute Palace Casino, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Paiute Palace Casino operate in? ▼
Paiute Palace 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 Paiute Palace Casino owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Paiute Palace 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Paiute Palace Casino rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Paiute Palace Casino ranks #30,087 (the upper 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 Paiute Palace Casino's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Paiute Palace Casino's total OSHA penalty of $12,000 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Basics Range & Gun, LLC in Orange Park, FL is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $12,000 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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