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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz Seaside Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Santa Cruz Seaside Company ranks #40,985 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty25% serious
$8,120
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,985
of 99,447 penalized employers

Santa Cruz Seaside Company in Santa Cruz, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,120. 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 Cruz Seaside Company 2 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,985 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Golf Club of Georgia in Alpharetta, GA is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#40,985
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Santa Cruz Seaside Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Santa Cruz Seaside Company runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$8,120 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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 Cruz Seaside Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedATHENA GUN CLUB, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SKI BROMLEY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SOUTHEAST ALASKA BAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DBWP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1H2OASIS INDOOR WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23NYSDEC MORGAN HILL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TN ENVIRONMENT AND C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NATIONAL PARK SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18NATIONAL PARK SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ONONDAGA CO ONONDAGA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14FORD LANES BOWLING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NATIONAL PARK SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NYSPR&HP CANOE POINT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NYCDPR FORT TOTTEN /…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HENDERSON TWN RECREA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FLORIDA GUN CENTER, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF CARLYLE PARK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE SHUBERT ORGANIZA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SNUG HARBOR MARINA CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GEORGE VITENSE GOLFL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Santa Cruz Seaside C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Santa Cruz Seaside Company has 2 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 Cruz Seaside Company in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

In Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Santa Cruz Seaside Company sits at penalty rank #309 of 848 penalized establishments ($8,120 assessed).

How Santa Cruz Seaside Company Compares

Santa Cruz Seaside Company's 2.00 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 (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-26

Last Inspection

2024-06-19

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,060

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 14 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,060 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$32,850

Current Penalty Amount

$8,120

Penalty Reduction

75.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,730 from the initial assessment of $32,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

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

Metric Santa Cruz Seaside Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 4 5.1
Total Penalty $8,120 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,060 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,120 here).

Whitehall Landing II, INC. $8,166 MI Sugarbush Mountain Resort INC. $8,190 VT Sun Buggy Fun Rentals $8,228 NV Candia Springs, LLC $8,012 NH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Athena Gun Club, LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX Ski Bromley, LLC 2 insp. Peru, VT Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures LLC 2 insp. Haines, AK DBWP, LLC 2 insp. Daytona Beach, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Four Winds Casino
New Buffalo, MI
0 inspections $0
The Golf Club of Georgia
Alpharetta, GA
0 inspections $0
Tivoli Bowl
Downers Grove, IL
0 inspections $0
Stoneridge Golf & Recreational Community
Blanchard, ID
0 inspections $0
Whitehall Landing II, INC.
Whitehall, MI
2 inspections $8,166

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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 Santa Cruz Seaside Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Santa Cruz Seaside Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 Cruz Seaside Company have? ▼
Santa Cruz Seaside Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,120.
How many OSHA inspections has Santa Cruz Seaside Company had? ▼
Santa Cruz Seaside Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-26 and the most recent on 2024-06-19. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Santa Cruz Seaside Company? ▼
Santa Cruz Seaside Company has been assessed $8,120 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,850 (a 75.3% reduction).
Does Santa Cruz Seaside Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Santa Cruz Seaside Company has 1 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 Santa Cruz Seaside Company operate in? ▼
Santa Cruz Seaside Company operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713110). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Santa Cruz Seaside Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Santa Cruz Seaside Company ranks #40,985 (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 Cruz Seaside Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Santa Cruz Seaside Company's total OSHA penalty of $8,120 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Golf Club of Georgia in Alpharetta, GA 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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