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Accommodation & Food Services · Lincoln, CA

Thunder Valley Casino Resort

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Thunder Valley Casino Resort ranks #11,273 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty41% serious
$28,580
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#11,273
of 99,447 penalized employers

Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,580. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Thunder Valley Casino Resort 6 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,273 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Imperial Buffet in Normal, IL is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
40.9%
of violations were serious
#11,273
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Thunder Valley Casino Resort compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Thunder Valley Casino Resort runs far above peers (42.7x 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

$28,580 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Thunder Valley Casino Resort.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.25.55.86.0010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTALKING STICK RESORT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14DORADO 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: 38HARRAH'S CASINO HOTE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3PLAZA HOTEL AND CASI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11ELDORADO RESORTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17OUTRIGGER HOTELS HAW…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7RIVIERA HOTEL AND CA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7THE MILL CASINO, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10AVI CASINO ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24THE MIRAGE CASINO-HO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5MOTEL 6 OPERATING L.P., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12SSP AMERICA INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10RIVERSIDE HOTEL AND …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2ARIA HOTEL & CASINO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1Thunder Valley Casin…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22
Thunder Valley Casino Resort has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Among 1,746 Accommodation & Food Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Thunder Valley Casino Resort ranks #130 at $28,580 current penalty.

How Thunder Valley Casino Resort Compares

Thunder Valley Casino Resort's 3.67 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 (42.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-10-12

Last Inspection

2023-10-17

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,763

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 6 inspections over 13 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $4,763 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

40.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

59.1% 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

$40,342

Current Penalty Amount

$28,580

Penalty Reduction

29.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,762 from the initial assessment of $40,342. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

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

Metric Thunder Valley Casino Resort Industry Avg
Inspections 6 0.2
Violations 22 0.5
Total Penalty $28,580 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,763 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,580 here).

Buca Di Beppo, INC. $28,500 MO The Westin ST. John Resort & Villas $28,428 VI Panhandle Restaurant Group INC $28,380 GA Three Rivers Casino $28,856 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Talking Stick Resort 6 insp. Scottsdale, AZ Dorado Beach Golf Management LLC 6 insp. Dorado, PR Red Rock Casino Resort Spa 6 insp. Las Vegas, NV Mayaguez Resort & Casino INC. 6 insp. Mayaguez, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ozzie's Diner
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Imperial Buffet
Normal, IL
0 inspections $0
McMassey Management Services
Coppell, TX
0 inspections $0
Joy Teriyaki, Inc
Portland, OR
0 inspections $0
Favi Lunches & Deli
Danbury, CT
0 inspections $0

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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 Thunder Valley Casino Resort safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Thunder Valley Casino Resort's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 6 inspections, including 9 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 Thunder Valley Casino Resort have? ▼
Thunder Valley Casino Resort has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,580.
How many OSHA inspections has Thunder Valley Casino Resort had? ▼
Thunder Valley Casino Resort has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-12 and the most recent on 2023-10-17. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Thunder Valley Casino Resort? ▼
Thunder Valley Casino Resort has been assessed $28,580 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $40,342 (a 29.2% reduction).
Does Thunder Valley Casino Resort have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Thunder Valley Casino Resort has 9 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 Thunder Valley Casino Resort operate in? ▼
Thunder Valley Casino 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 Thunder Valley Casino Resort rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Thunder Valley Casino Resort ranks #11,273 (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 Thunder Valley Casino Resort's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Thunder Valley Casino Resort's total OSHA penalty of $28,580 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (42.7x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Imperial Buffet in Normal, IL 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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