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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · 29 Palms, CA

Tortoise Rock Casino

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tortoise Rock Casino ranks #19,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty56% serious
$18,304
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,382
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tortoise Rock Casino in 29 Palms, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,304. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tortoise Rock Casino 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, American Golf Corporation in Dacula, GA is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $18,300 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#19,382
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tortoise Rock Casino compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Tortoise Rock Casino runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$18,304 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Tortoise Rock Casino.

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: 5Tortoise Rock Casino, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Tortoise Rock Casino has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Tortoise Rock Casino in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

In Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Tortoise Rock Casino sits at penalty rank #153 of 848 penalized establishments ($18,304 assessed).

How Tortoise Rock Casino Compares

Tortoise Rock Casino's 4.50 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 well above peers (4.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-01-07

Last Inspection

2024-10-09

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,152

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $9,152 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

11.1% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$30,488

Current Penalty Amount

$18,304

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,184 from the initial assessment of $30,488. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

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

Metric Tortoise Rock Casino Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 9 5.1
Total Penalty $18,304 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,152 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,304 here).

American Golf Corporation $18,300 GA Article II Gun Shop and Range INC. $18,366 IL United States Golf Association, INC. $18,502 MA Eagles Brooke Golf Management LLC $18,072 GA

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.

American Golf Corporation
Dacula, GA
3 inspections $18,300
Universal City Studios, LLC / Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal City, CA
3 inspections $18,280
Roughing IT Day Camp
Moraga, CA
2 inspections $18,250
Article II Gun Shop and Range INC.
Lombard, IL
4 inspections $18,366
Topgolf - Loudoun
Ashburn, VA
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 Tortoise Rock Casino safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tortoise Rock Casino's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Tortoise Rock Casino have? ▼
Tortoise Rock Casino has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,304.
How many OSHA inspections has Tortoise Rock Casino had? ▼
Tortoise Rock Casino has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-07 and the most recent on 2024-10-09. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tortoise Rock Casino? ▼
Tortoise Rock Casino has been assessed $18,304 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,488 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Tortoise Rock Casino have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tortoise Rock Casino has 5 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.
What industry does Tortoise Rock Casino operate in? ▼
Tortoise Rock 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.
Where does Tortoise Rock Casino rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tortoise Rock Casino ranks #19,382 (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 Tortoise Rock Casino's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tortoise Rock Casino's total OSHA penalty of $18,304 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Golf Corporation in Dacula, GA is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $18,300 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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