Accommodation & Food Services · Las Vegas, NV

Sonesta International Hotels CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sonesta International Hotels CORP. ranks #13,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty46% serious
$24,817
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#13,552
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sonesta International Hotels CORP. in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,817. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sonesta International Hotels CORP. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, California QSR Management INC in Fresno, CA is another accommodation & food services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $24,795 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
46.2%
of violations were serious
#13,552
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sonesta International Hotels CORP. runs far above peers (37.1x 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

$24,817 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sonesta International Hotels CORP..

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Sonesta International Hotels CORP. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Sonesta International Hotels CORP. in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Among 1,746 Accommodation & Food Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sonesta International Hotels CORP. ranks #166 at $24,817 current penalty.

How Sonesta International Hotels CORP. Compares

Sonesta International Hotels CORP.'s 6.50 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 (37.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-08-10

Last Inspection

2025-03-04

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,409

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $12,409 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

46.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

53.8% 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

$43,420

Current Penalty Amount

$24,817

Penalty Reduction

42.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,603 from the initial assessment of $43,420. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Sonesta International Hotels CORP. compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sonesta International Hotels CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 13 0.5
Total Penalty $24,817 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,409 $2,941

Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sonesta International Hotels CORP., both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Sonesta International Hotels CORP. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Sonesta International Hotels CORP.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Sonesta International Hotels CORP. have?
Sonesta International Hotels CORP. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,817.
How many OSHA inspections has Sonesta International Hotels CORP. had?
Sonesta International Hotels CORP. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-08-10 and the most recent on 2025-03-04. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sonesta International Hotels CORP.?
Sonesta International Hotels CORP. has been assessed $24,817 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,420 (a 42.8% reduction).
Does Sonesta International Hotels CORP. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Sonesta International Hotels CORP. has 6 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 Sonesta International Hotels CORP. operate in?
Sonesta International Hotels CORP. operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sonesta International Hotels CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sonesta International Hotels CORP. ranks #13,552 (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 Sonesta International Hotels CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Sonesta International Hotels CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $24,817 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (37.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, California QSR Management INC in Fresno, CA is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $24,795 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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