Accommodation & Food Services · Scottsdale, AZ

Talking Stick Resort

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Talking Stick Resort ranks #8,992 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 14 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty71% serious
$33,570
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#8,992
of 99,447 penalized employers

Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, AZ has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $33,570. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Talking Stick Resort 6 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,992 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 (26.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Downtown Restaurant in San Juan, PR is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#8,992
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Talking Stick Resort compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Talking Stick Resort runs far above peers (50.1x 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

$33,570 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Talking Stick Resort.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.01.310.920.530.139.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPLAZA HOTEL AND CASI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11ELDORADO RESORTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17OUTRIGGER HOTELS HAW…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7TABLE MOUNTAIN CASINO, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32RIVIERA HOTEL AND CA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7THE MILL CASINO, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10THUNDER VALLEY CASIN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22AVI CASINO ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24PECHANGA RESORT AND …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28THE MIRAGE CASINO-HO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5DEPT. OF DEFENSE - USN, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8MOTEL 6 OPERATING L.P., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12SSP AMERICA INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10DORADO BEACH GOLF MA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12RED ROCK CASINO RESO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3MAYAGUEZ RESORT & CA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4LAS VEGAS RESORT HOL…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9TRUMP RUFFIN COMMERC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3HALEKULANI CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 38Talking Stick Resort, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14
Talking Stick Resort has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Talking Stick Resort in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Talking Stick Resort is the #108 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($33,570).

How Talking Stick Resort Compares

Talking Stick Resort's 2.33 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 (50.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2018-01-29

Last Inspection

2022-10-19

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,595

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 6 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $5,595 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$79,633

Current Penalty Amount

$33,570

Penalty Reduction

57.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $46,063 from the initial assessment of $79,633. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Talking Stick Resort compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Talking Stick Resort Industry Avg
Inspections 6 0.2
Violations 14 0.5
Total Penalty $33,570 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,595 $2,941

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Talking Stick Resort, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,570 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

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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 Talking Stick Resort safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Talking Stick Resort's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 14 violations across 6 inspections, including 10 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 Talking Stick Resort have?
Talking Stick Resort has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,570.
How many OSHA inspections has Talking Stick Resort had?
Talking Stick Resort has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-29 and the most recent on 2022-10-19. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Talking Stick Resort?
Talking Stick Resort has been assessed $33,570 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $79,633 (a 57.8% reduction).
Does Talking Stick Resort have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Talking Stick Resort has 10 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 Talking Stick Resort operate in?
Talking Stick Resort 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 Talking Stick Resort rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Talking Stick Resort ranks #8,992 (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 Talking Stick Resort's safety record compare to industry average?
Talking Stick Resort's total OSHA penalty of $33,570 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (50.1x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Downtown Restaurant in San Juan, PR 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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