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Accommodation & Food Services · Reno, NV

Ponderosa Hotel, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ponderosa Hotel, INC. has a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty60% serious
$23,244
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#14,701
of 100,495 penalized employers

Ponderosa Hotel, INC. in Reno, NV has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,244. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ponderosa Hotel, INC. 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 12 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 (17.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Flip & Bailey's in Bryn Mawr, PA is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
85%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Ponderosa Hotel, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Ponderosa Hotel, INC. runs far above peers (34.8x 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

$23,244 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Ponderosa Hotel, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Ponderosa Hotel, INC. in Reno, NV includes 4 OSHA inspections and 20 violations, translating to 5.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 12 (60.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $23,244 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $23,244 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $5,811. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer, this record runs far above peers (34.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-06-27 to 2021-03-11, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-06-27

Last Inspection

2021-03-11

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,811

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,940

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $5,811 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,940.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$23,244

Current Penalty Amount

$23,244

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Ponderosa Hotel, INC. compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ponderosa Hotel, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.2
Violations 20 0.5
Total Penalty $23,244 $667
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,811 $2,940
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ponderosa Hotel, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ponderosa Hotel, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 4 inspections, including 12 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 Ponderosa Hotel, INC. have? ▼
Ponderosa Hotel, INC. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,244.
How many OSHA inspections has Ponderosa Hotel, INC. had? ▼
Ponderosa Hotel, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-27 and the most recent on 2021-03-11. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ponderosa Hotel, INC.? ▼
Ponderosa Hotel, INC. has been assessed $23,244 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Ponderosa Hotel, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ponderosa Hotel, INC. has 12 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 Ponderosa Hotel, INC. operate in? ▼
Ponderosa Hotel, INC. operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,696 total OSHA inspections and $16.75M in cumulative penalties.
How does Ponderosa Hotel, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ponderosa Hotel, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $23,244 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer (34.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Flip & Bailey's in Bryn Mawr, PA is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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