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Accommodation & Food Services · Goldendale, WA

Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$300
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery in Goldendale, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (13.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Alharamain Royal Kabab in Hamtramck, MI is another accommodation & food services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $300 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$300 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBANEY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RESORT MANAGEMENT AS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ALLANN BROS COFFEE C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TAMARIN LODGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BJ'S RESTAURANTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4EL CORTEZ HOTEL & CA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PHUKET THAI RESTAURA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KLAMATH FALLS QI COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HARBOUR VILLAGE CAMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10RAMPART CASINO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GOLD COAST HOTEL & C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COMBINATION SEVEN LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ROLLING HILLS CASINO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ENCANTO RESTAURANTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SAMMY'S RESTAURANT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AIMBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33WORLDMARK, THE CLUB, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CARSON CITY HOTEL GR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HALE KOA HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BIG FRED ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Windy Ridge Saloon &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery sits at penalty rank #1,634 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($300 assessed).

How Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery Compares

Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery'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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-05-12

Last Inspection

2011-06-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $100 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

28.6% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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

$400

Current Penalty Amount

$300

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $100 from the initial assessment of $400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.2
Violations 7 0.5
Total Penalty $300 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $100 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($300 here).

Alharamain Royal Kabab $300 MI Lojerky INC $300 OR Little Caesars $300 UT Jack IN the Box $300 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Baney Corporation 3 insp. Redding, CA Resort Management Associates DBA Castle Motel 3 insp. Virginia Beach, VA Allann Bros Coffee Company 3 insp. Albany, OR Tamarin Lodging, LLC 3 insp. Lincoln, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alharamain Royal Kabab
Hamtramck, MI
2 inspections $300
Lojerky INC
Cave Junction, OR
5 inspections $300
Best Western Plus Bainbridge
Bainbridge Island, WA
2 inspections $300
Little Caesars
Tremonton, UT
2 inspections $300
Lady Lucks Cowgirl Up Steakho
Tacoma, WA
2 inspections $300

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What to do with this record

Use Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery have? ▼
Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $300.
How many OSHA inspections has Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery had? ▼
Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-12 and the most recent on 2011-06-28. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery? ▼
Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery has been assessed $300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $400 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery has 0 serious violations, and 2 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 Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery operate in? ▼
Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery ranks #96,117 (the lower half 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 Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Windy Ridge Saloon & Eatery's total OSHA penalty of $300 is below the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alharamain Royal Kabab in Hamtramck, MI is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $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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