Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Arcadia, CA

Santa Anita Park

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Santa Anita Park ranks #49,006 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$6,245
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#49,006
of 99,447 penalized employers

Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,245. 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 Santa Anita Park 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,006 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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, Aberdeen Golf & Country Club in Boynton Beach, FL is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#49,006
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 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 1 WHD case ($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 Santa Anita Park compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Santa Anita Park runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$6,245 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Santa Anita Park.

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Santa Anita Park has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Santa Anita Park in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Among 848 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with OSHA penalties on file, Santa Anita Park ranks #379 at $6,245 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $6,245 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Santa Anita Park Compares

Santa Anita Park's 1.33 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-01-29

Last Inspection

2026-01-27

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,082

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $2,082 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$6,245

Current Penalty Amount

$6,245

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,245

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Santa Anita Park compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Santa Anita Park Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.8
Violations 4 5.1
Total Penalty $6,245 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,082 $2,537

Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Santa Anita Park, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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  • Santa Anita Park 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 Santa Anita Park safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Santa Anita Park's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Santa Anita Park have?
Santa Anita Park has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,245.
How many OSHA inspections has Santa Anita Park had?
Santa Anita Park has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-29 and the most recent on 2026-01-27. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Santa Anita Park?
Santa Anita Park has been assessed $6,245 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Santa Anita Park been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Santa Anita Park, 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 Santa Anita Park operate in?
Santa Anita Park operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 711212). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Santa Anita Park owes me wages?
If you believe Santa Anita Park 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.
Where does Santa Anita Park rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Santa Anita Park ranks #49,006 (the upper half 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 Santa Anita Park's safety record compare to industry average?
Santa Anita Park's total OSHA penalty of $6,245 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aberdeen Golf & Country Club in Boynton Beach, FL is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation 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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