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Accommodation & Food Services · Temecula, CA

Pechanga Resort and Casino

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pechanga Resort and Casino ranks #5,356 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty89% serious
$48,519
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#5,356
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $48,519. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pechanga Resort and Casino 6 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 28 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,356 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 25 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 (26.3x 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, Bamboo China Cafe in Houston, TX is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
89.3%
of violations were serious
#5,356
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 57/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (4.7 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 2 WHD cases ($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 Pechanga Resort and Casino compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Pechanga Resort and Casino runs far above peers (72.4x 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

$48,519 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Pechanga Resort and Casino.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.25.55.86.01.310.920.530.139.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSSP AMERICA INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10TALKING STICK RESORT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14DORADO BEACH GOLF MA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12RED ROCK CASINO RESO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3MAYAGUEZ RESORT & CA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4LAS VEGAS RESORT HOL…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9TRUMP RUFFIN COMMERC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3HALEKULANI CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 38HARRAH'S CASINO HOTE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3PLAZA HOTEL AND CASI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11ELDORADO RESORTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17OUTRIGGER HOTELS HAW…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7RIVIERA HOTEL AND CA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7THE MILL CASINO, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10AVI CASINO ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24THE MIRAGE CASINO-HO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5MOTEL 6 OPERATING L.P., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12SOUTH RESTAURANT +CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5SUQUAMISH CLEARWATER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18Pechanga Resort and …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28
Pechanga Resort and Casino has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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.

Pechanga Resort and Casino in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Pechanga Resort and Casino is the #63 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($48,519).

Combined federal exposure here: $48,519 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Pechanga Resort and Casino Compares

Pechanga Resort and Casino's 4.67 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 (72.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2014-03-11

Last Inspection

2022-02-08

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,087

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 6 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $8,087 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

25

Serious

89.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

3.6% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

7.1% 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

$140,290

Current Penalty Amount

$48,519

Penalty Reduction

65.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$48,519

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $91,771 from the initial assessment of $140,290. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

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

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

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

Metric Pechanga Resort and Casino Industry Avg
Inspections 6 0.2
Violations 28 0.5
Total Penalty $48,519 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,087 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($48,519 here).

Outrigger Guam Resort $47,637 GU Sugar Bay Club & Resort CORP. $50,000 VI Bally's las Vegas $50,194 NV Nemacolin Woodlands Resort $50,260 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

SSP America INC 6 insp. Portland, OR Caribbean Restaurants LLC DBA Burger King 6 insp. Caguas, PR Talking Stick Resort 6 insp. Scottsdale, AZ Dorado Beach Golf Management LLC 6 insp. Dorado, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Oroville, WA
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Bamboo China Cafe
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Captain Fairfield Inn
Kennebunkport, ME
0 inspections $0
Pho Cafe
Wilmington, NC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Pechanga Resort and Casino against Rancho Grande, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Pechanga Resort and 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 Pechanga Resort and Casino safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pechanga Resort and Casino's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 6 inspections, including 25 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 Pechanga Resort and Casino have? ▼
Pechanga Resort and Casino has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $48,519.
How many OSHA inspections has Pechanga Resort and Casino had? ▼
Pechanga Resort and Casino has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-11 and the most recent on 2022-02-08. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pechanga Resort and Casino? ▼
Pechanga Resort and Casino has been assessed $48,519 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $140,290 (a 65.4% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Pechanga Resort and Casino have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pechanga Resort and Casino has 25 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Pechanga Resort and Casino been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Pechanga Resort and 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 Pechanga Resort and Casino operate in? ▼
Pechanga Resort and Casino 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.
What should I do if Pechanga Resort and Casino owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Pechanga Resort and 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 2 cases.
Where does Pechanga Resort and Casino rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pechanga Resort and Casino ranks #5,356 (the top 5% 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 Pechanga Resort and Casino's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pechanga Resort and Casino's total OSHA penalty of $48,519 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (72.4x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bamboo China Cafe in Houston, 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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