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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · El Cajon, CA

Sycuan Casino

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sycuan Casino ranks #8,344 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty64% serious
$35,427
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#8,344
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sycuan Casino in El Cajon, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,427. 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 Sycuan Casino 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,344 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $144,028 in back wages owed to 635 affected workers. For comparison, G&S Shows in Garden Grove, CA is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#8,344
of 99,447 penalized employers
$144,028
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $144K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($144K 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 Sycuan Casino compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sycuan Casino runs far above peers (7.9x 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

$35,427 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Sycuan Casino.

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Sycuan Casino has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Sycuan Casino in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

In Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Sycuan Casino sits at penalty rank #53 of 848 penalized establishments ($35,427 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Sycuan Casino ranks #19 among 800 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with WHD recoveries ($144,028).

Combined federal exposure here: $35,427 OSHA penalties plus $144,028 WHD back wages (80.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Sycuan Casino Compares

Sycuan Casino's 2.75 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 far above peers (7.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-02-10

Last Inspection

2018-12-11

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,857

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $8,857 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

9.1% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$52,221

Current Penalty Amount

$35,427

Penalty Reduction

32.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$179,455

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,794 from the initial assessment of $52,221. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$144,028
Employees Affected
635
WHD Violations
637
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$227
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$144,028

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Sycuan Casino owed $144,028 in back wages to 635 employees across 1 case and 637 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Sycuan Casino compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sycuan Casino Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.8
Violations 11 5.1
Total Penalty $35,427 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,857 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sycuan Casino, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,427 here).

Bishop Museum $34,512 HI Casino Arizona $36,876 AZ Sunrise Park Resort $33,899 AZ Brooklyn Botanic Garden $33,565 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Newport-Parks and Recreation 4 insp. Newport, TN Bullseye Indoor Gun Range, INC. 4 insp. Jacksonville, FL Clayton TN Parks & Rec Dept. - Cerow Park 4 insp. Clayton, NY Harrah's Reno 4 insp. Reno, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Onyx
Atlanta, GA
0 inspections $0
G&S Shows
Garden Grove, CA
0 inspections $0
Sports Domain Academy
Montclair, NJ
0 inspections $0
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., INC.
Anaheim, CA
26 inspections $170,590
Blueprint Studios
San Francisco, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Sycuan Casino's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Sycuan Casino against Onyx, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Sycuan Casino's inspection and penalty record is typical for Arts, Entertainment & Recreation or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector
  • Sycuan Casino also carries $144,028 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 Sycuan Casino safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sycuan Casino's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 4 inspections, including 7 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 Sycuan Casino have? ▼
Sycuan Casino has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,427.
How many OSHA inspections has Sycuan Casino had? ▼
Sycuan Casino has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-10 and the most recent on 2018-12-11. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sycuan Casino? ▼
Sycuan Casino has been assessed $35,427 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,221 (a 32.2% reduction). Additionally, $144,028 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Sycuan Casino have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sycuan Casino has 7 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Sycuan Casino been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sycuan Casino, resulting in $144,028 in back wages owed to 635 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Sycuan Casino operate in? ▼
Sycuan Casino operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713210). 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 Sycuan Casino owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Sycuan Casino 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 $144,028 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Sycuan Casino rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sycuan Casino ranks #8,344 (the top 10% 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 Sycuan Casino's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sycuan Casino's total OSHA penalty of $35,427 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (7.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, G&S Shows in Garden Grove, CA 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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