Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Lake Buena Vista, FL

Walt Disney World

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Walt Disney World has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: $11,524
Back wages owed

Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, FL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Walt Disney World 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $11,524 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Holly Bluff Marina, INC. in Deland, FL is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,530 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $11,524
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 83/100

A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $12K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($12K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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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 Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

Walt Disney World in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Walt Disney World ranks #253 among 800 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with WHD recoveries ($11,524). Walt Disney World carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #253 of 800 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers on WHD back wages ($11,524).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $11,524 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Walt Disney World Compares

2 OSHA inspections on record for Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, FL, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Walt Disney World to date. The Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average runs $4,481 per employer.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-05-30

Last Inspection

2015-08-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$11,524

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$11,524

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$11,524

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Walt Disney World owed $11,524 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. 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 Walt Disney World compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Walt Disney World	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.8
Violations	0	5.1
Total Penalty	$0	$4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$2,537

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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Walt Disney World, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Hopewell Valley Golf and Country Club 2 insp. Hopewell, NJ Garcia River Casino 2 insp. Point Arena, CA The Parade Company Detroit 2 insp. Detroit, MI Back Nine Club, LLC 2 insp. Lakeville, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Holly Bluff Marina, INC.

Deland, FL

2 inspections $11,530

Redland District Golf and Country Club

Hopland Shokawah Casino

Hopland, CA

2 inspections $11,507

L. I. Adventureland, INC.

Farmingdale, NY

2 inspections $11,500

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What to do with this record

Use Walt Disney World's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Walt Disney World against Holly Bluff Marina, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether Walt Disney World'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
Walt Disney World also carries $11,524 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 Walt Disney World safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Walt Disney World's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Walt Disney World have? ▼

Walt Disney World has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Walt Disney World had? ▼

Walt Disney World has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-30 and the most recent on 2015-08-11. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Walt Disney World? ▼

Walt Disney World has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $11,524 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Walt Disney World been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Walt Disney World, resulting in $11,524 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Walt Disney World operate in? ▼

Walt Disney World operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713110). 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 Walt Disney World owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Walt Disney World 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 $11,524 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Walt Disney World's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Walt Disney World's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Holly Bluff Marina, INC. in Deland, FL is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $11,530 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.