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Accommodation & Food Services · Reno, NV

Sands Regency Casino Hotel

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sands Regency Casino Hotel ranks #12,167 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty53% serious
$27,000
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,167
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sands Regency Casino Hotel in Reno, NV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sands Regency Casino Hotel 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,167 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Smoothie King in Houston, TX is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
52.9%
of violations were serious
#12,167
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sands Regency Casino Hotel compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sands Regency Casino Hotel runs far above peers (40.3x 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

$27,000 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sands Regency Casino Hotel.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWMK SAN ANTONIO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOULIHAN'S INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4QUALITY INN NAVAJO N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SACPA HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THE HABIT RESTAURANT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DATELINE INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7B.J.S RESTAURANT #517, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SHAN YANG ZHAO DBA Q…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NECIO LATIN EATERY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MATSUKAWA-TEI LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RALLY'S #4003, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOLLIES RESTAURANT &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NOB HILL CATERING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CASCADE INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TACHIBANA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LAKE TYEE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOTEL INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EXTENDED STAY AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LAKE JOHN'S MOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PANHANDLE RESTAURANT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Sands Regency Casino…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Sands Regency Casino Hotel has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Sands Regency Casino Hotel in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Sands Regency Casino Hotel is the #145 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($27,000).

How Sands Regency Casino Hotel Compares

Sands Regency Casino Hotel's 8.50 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 (40.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-10

Last Inspection

2014-06-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $13,500 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

52.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

47.1% 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

$56,000

Current Penalty Amount

$27,000

Penalty Reduction

51.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,000 from the initial assessment of $56,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Sands Regency Casino Hotel compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sands Regency Casino Hotel Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 17 0.5
Total Penalty $27,000 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,500 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sands Regency Casino Hotel, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,000 here).

Lucky 7 Casino $26,983 CA Searcy Burgers and Shakes LLC Store #172 $27,306 AR Jackie's International $27,308 MS Felix Portillo $27,383 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

WMK San Antonio, LLC 2 insp. San Antonio, TX Houlihan's INC. 2 insp. Overland Park, KS Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital 2 insp. Window Rock, AZ Sacpa Holdings LLC 2 insp. Erie, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nacho's Mexican restaurant
Cabot, AR
0 inspections $0
Smoothie King
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Inca's Kitchen
Naples, FL
0 inspections $0
Westroc Hotels & Resorts LLC
Scottsdale, AZ
0 inspections $0
Lucky 7 Casino
Smith River, CA
3 inspections $26,983

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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 Sands Regency Casino Hotel safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sands Regency Casino Hotel's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Sands Regency Casino Hotel have? ▼
Sands Regency Casino Hotel has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Sands Regency Casino Hotel had? ▼
Sands Regency Casino Hotel has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-10 and the most recent on 2014-06-10. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sands Regency Casino Hotel? ▼
Sands Regency Casino Hotel has been assessed $27,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $56,000 (a 51.8% reduction).
Does Sands Regency Casino Hotel have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sands Regency Casino Hotel has 9 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 Sands Regency Casino Hotel operate in? ▼
Sands Regency Casino Hotel 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 Sands Regency Casino Hotel rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sands Regency Casino Hotel ranks #12,167 (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 Sands Regency Casino Hotel's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sands Regency Casino Hotel's total OSHA penalty of $27,000 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (40.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Smoothie King 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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