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Accommodation & Food Services · Alpine, CA

Viejas Casino & Resort

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Viejas Casino & Resort ranks #2,589 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty80% serious
$78,762
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#2,589
of 99,447 penalized employers

Viejas Casino & Resort in Alpine, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $78,762. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Viejas Casino & Resort 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,589 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 (17.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Eggroll Chen in Columbia, SC is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#2,589
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Viejas Casino & Resort compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Viejas Casino & Resort runs far above peers (117.6x 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

$78,762 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($78,762) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $78,762 $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 Viejas Casino & Resort.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE PALMS AT PELICAN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN VILLAGE OF …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22ROSA MEXICANO NATION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12TURTLE BAY RESORT LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4THE BROADMOOR HOTEL,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2HOOTERS CASINO HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1HILTON INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0GOLDEN NUGGET, ATLAN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2LIBRAS STEAKHOUSE CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11OCEAN CREST RESORT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13RIVER RIDGE ASSOCIAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8ALM MANAGEMENT SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16SERRALLES HOTEL INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7JACK IN THE BOX, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1TREASURE ISLAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3NP TROPICANA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS O…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8HAPPY HOTEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9VOLGA CORPORATION DB…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SWINOMISH CASINO AND…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17Viejas Casino & Resort, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20
Viejas Casino & Resort has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Viejas Casino & Resort in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Viejas Casino & Resort is the #22 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($78,762).

How Viejas Casino & Resort Compares

Viejas Casino & Resort's 5.00 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 (117.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2019-01-15

Last Inspection

2023-10-24

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,691

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $19,691 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$119,789

Current Penalty Amount

$78,762

Penalty Reduction

34.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $41,027 from the initial assessment of $119,789. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

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

Metric Viejas Casino & Resort Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.2
Violations 20 0.5
Total Penalty $78,762 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19,691 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($78,762 here).

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino $79,195 NV GHM Giri Hotel Management $77,451 ME Bluewater Resort & Casino $80,820 AZ Hyatt Corporation $82,024 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Palms at Pelican Cove 4 insp. Christiansted, VI American Village of Alaska INC. 4 insp. Glennallen, AK Rosa Mexicano National Harbor LLC 4 insp. Oxon Hill, MD Turtle Bay Resort LLC 4 insp. Kahuku, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sushi Republic
New Hyde Park, NY
0 inspections $0
Fronteras Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Gardner, KS
0 inspections $0
Red Olive (I,II,III,IV,V,VII,VIII,IX,X,XV,Xvi
Plymouth, MI
0 inspections $0
Eggroll Chen
Columbia, SC
0 inspections $0
S&S Restaurant & Delicatessen
Cambridge, MA
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 Viejas Casino & Resort safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Viejas Casino & Resort's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 4 inspections, including 16 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 Viejas Casino & Resort have? ▼
Viejas Casino & Resort has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $78,762.
How many OSHA inspections has Viejas Casino & Resort had? ▼
Viejas Casino & Resort has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-15 and the most recent on 2023-10-24. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Viejas Casino & Resort? ▼
Viejas Casino & Resort has been assessed $78,762 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $119,789 (a 34.2% reduction).
Does Viejas Casino & Resort have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Viejas Casino & Resort has 16 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 Viejas Casino & Resort operate in? ▼
Viejas 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 Viejas Casino & Resort rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Viejas Casino & Resort ranks #2,589 (the top 5% 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 Viejas Casino & Resort's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Viejas Casino & Resort's total OSHA penalty of $78,762 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (117.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eggroll Chen in Columbia, SC 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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