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Accommodation & Food Services · Redding, CA

Red Lion Hotel

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Red Lion Hotel has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,125
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Red Lion Hotel in Redding, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,125. 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 Red Lion Hotel 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.8x 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, Firefly Restaurant in Key West, FL is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
14%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

How Red Lion Hotel compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Red Lion Hotel runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$1,125 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Red Lion Hotel

The federal enforcement record for Red Lion Hotel in Redding, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $1,265 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,125 - a 11.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $563. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2017-09-08 to 2018-07-12, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-09-08

Last Inspection

2018-07-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$563

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,940

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $563 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,940.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$1,265

Current Penalty Amount

$1,125

Penalty Reduction

11.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,125

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $140 from the initial assessment of $1,265. 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
0

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

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

Metric Red Lion Hotel Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 2 0.5
Total Penalty $1,125 $667
Avg Penalty per Inspection $563 $2,940
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red Lion Hotel safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Red Lion Hotel's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Red Lion Hotel have? ▼
Red Lion Hotel has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,125.
How many OSHA inspections has Red Lion Hotel had? ▼
Red Lion Hotel has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-08 and the most recent on 2018-07-12. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Red Lion Hotel? ▼
Red Lion Hotel has been assessed $1,125 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,265 (a 11.1% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Red Lion Hotel been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Red Lion Hotel, 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 Red Lion Hotel operate in? ▼
Red Lion Hotel 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.
What should I do if Red Lion Hotel owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Red Lion Hotel 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.
How does Red Lion Hotel's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Red Lion Hotel's total OSHA penalty of $1,125 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Firefly Restaurant in Key West, FL 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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