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Pala Casino Spa Resort

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pala Casino Spa Resort ranks #13,865 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty53% serious
$24,341
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#13,865
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pala Casino Spa Resort in Pala, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,341. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pala Casino Spa Resort 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,865 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (13.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Crave Kitchen & Bar in El Paso, TX is another accommodation & food services employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
53.3%
of violations were serious
#13,865
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pala Casino Spa Resort compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pala Casino Spa Resort runs far above peers (36.3x 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

$24,341 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Pala Casino Spa Resort.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedANGEL OF THE WINDS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17MODEL T CASINO RESOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16CHUCK E. CHEESE'S, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HILTON INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CIRCA RESORT & CASINO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WINNEMUCCA MOTEL LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SAND KEY DONUTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SAIPAN OCEAN VIEW HO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HOLIDAY RESORT GUAM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MGM NATIONAL HARBOR,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SYSCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DHANVI CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14J. W. MARRIOTT LAS V…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SUNDAY RIVER SKIWAY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PREMIER SERVICES GRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TAURUS HOSPITALITY A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6QUALITY INN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9EL JARIPEO TACOS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LETCHWORTH STATE PAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MCCLASKEY GAMING RLC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Pala Casino Spa Resort, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Pala Casino Spa Resort has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Pala Casino Spa Resort in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Pala Casino Spa Resort is the #173 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($24,341).

How Pala Casino Spa Resort Compares

Pala Casino Spa Resort's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (36.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-03-10

Last Inspection

2020-10-21

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,114

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $8,114 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

53.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

46.7% 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

$37,930

Current Penalty Amount

$24,341

Penalty Reduction

35.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,589 from the initial assessment of $37,930. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Pala Casino Spa Resort compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pala Casino Spa Resort Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.2
Violations 15 0.5
Total Penalty $24,341 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,114 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,341 here).

Gate Gourmet, INC. $24,400 GA Encanto Restaurants, INC. $24,250 PR Fantasea Resorts Flagship $24,204 NJ Ria-Tradewinds, INC. $24,541 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Angel of the Winds Casino Resort 3 insp. Arlington, WA Model T Casino Resort, LLC 3 insp. Winnemucca, NV Chuck E. Cheese's 3 insp. Anchorage, AK Hilton International of Puerto Rico INC 3 insp. San Juan, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Brighton Management - Holiday Inn
San Mateo, CA
0 inspections $0
Hurricane Hole
Key West, FL
0 inspections $0
Evergreen Restaurant
Ann Arbor, MI
0 inspections $0
Crave Kitchen & Bar
El Paso, TX
1 inspections $0
Bellas
Bristol, VA
0 inspections $0

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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 Pala Casino Spa Resort safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pala Casino Spa Resort's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pala Casino Spa Resort have? ▼
Pala Casino Spa Resort has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,341.
How many OSHA inspections has Pala Casino Spa Resort had? ▼
Pala Casino Spa Resort has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-10 and the most recent on 2020-10-21. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pala Casino Spa Resort? ▼
Pala Casino Spa Resort has been assessed $24,341 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,930 (a 35.8% reduction).
Does Pala Casino Spa Resort have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pala Casino Spa Resort has 8 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 Pala Casino Spa Resort operate in? ▼
Pala Casino Spa Resort operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721120). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pala Casino Spa Resort rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pala Casino Spa Resort ranks #13,865 (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 Pala Casino Spa Resort's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pala Casino Spa Resort's total OSHA penalty of $24,341 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (36.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crave Kitchen & Bar in El Paso, TX is a similar accommodation & food services 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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