Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
Where this industry sits
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation ranks #9 of 21 industries by average penalty per inspection ($3K).
- #9
- of 21 by avg penalty / inspection
- $3K
- avg penalty per inspection
- $4K
- cross-industry avg (inspection-weighted)
What the Data Says About Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation ranks #9 of 21 industries by average penalty per inspection ($3K). The Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS 71) contains 2,226 employers with OSHA enforcement records, generating 3,932 inspections and 11,268 documented violations across the industry. That works out to 2.87 violations per inspection and roughly 1.8 inspections per employer. Cumulative OSHA penalties against this sector total $10.0M.
The listing order matches most-dangerous industries: average penalty per inspection, highest first. The inspection-weighted cross-industry average sits near $4K per inspection, so this sector runs at or below the mean. Industries with higher average penalties typically see a greater share of serious, willful, or repeat violations, categories OSHA reserves for hazards likely to cause serious physical harm or where employers knowingly disregarded the law.
The 2,226 employers shown below represent only workplaces with inspection or wage-theft enforcement records, not the full universe of Arts, Entertainment & Recreation businesses. Listings are drawn from the U.S. Department of Labor's enforcement database and updated monthly. Click any employer to view their full violation breakdown, penalty history, and wage-and-hour compliance record. For wage, occupational employment, and compensation context on this sector, cross-reference the related data sources at the bottom of this page.
Highest Combined Enforcement Total in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
Ranked by OSHA penalties plus DOL Wage & Hour Division back-wage recoveries combined. A high total does not necessarily mean safety violations, an employer here may have zero OSHA citations and a large figure entirely from a wage-theft back-wage case (see the Violations column).
| # | Employer | Location | OSHA Violations | Penalties + Back Wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Topgolf - Corporate | Dallas, TX | 0 | $720K |
| 2 | Life Time Fitness | Chanhassen, MN | 0 | $476K |
| 3 | Doyon/ARAMARK Joint Venture | Anchorage, AK | 0 | $399K |
| 4 | Clear Creek Skiing Corporation | Georgetown, CO | 29 | $365K |
| 5 | Lifetime Fitness | Chanhassen, MN | 0 | $355K |
| 6 | David Barton Gym | New York, NY | 0 | $327K |
| 7 | Chicas Locas | Houston, TX | 0 | $283K |
| 8 | Asmussen Racing Stables | Elmont, NY | 0 | $282K |
| 9 | George Weaver Racing | Elmont, NY | 0 | $250K |
| 10 | Christophe Clement Racing Stable | Elmont, NY | 0 | $211K |
| 11 | Mid America Outdoors | Jay, OK | 0 | $202K |
| 12 | Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC | Killington, VT | 32 | $198K |
| 13 | William Mott Racing | Ballston Spa, NY | 0 | $189K |
| 14 | Blueprint Studios | San Francisco, CA | 0 | $189K |
| 15 | Sycuan Casino | El Cajon, CA | 11 | $179K |
| 16 | Onyx | Atlanta, GA | 0 | $178K |
| 17 | G&S Shows | Garden Grove, CA | 0 | $175K |
| 18 | Sports Domain Academy | Montclair, NJ | 0 | $175K |
| 19 | Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., INC. | Anaheim, CA | 34 | $171K |
| 20 | Birkdale Golf Club, LLC | Huntersville, NC | 0 | $162K |
All Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
Nationwide industries with similar employer counts or penalty rates
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Arts, Entertainment & Recreation: nearest NAICS sectors by tracked employer count and by average penalty per inspection. These are cross-sector neighborhoods, not the same-prefix nearby list below.
Similar employer count
Nearest industries by tracked employers (2,226 here).
Similar avg penalty per inspection
Nearest industries by inspection-weighted penalty rate ($3K here).
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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation by State
Enforcement and wage-compliance data for Arts, Entertainment & Recreation broken out by state.
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Source: OSHA Enforcement Data - U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: NAICS Industry Classification - U.S. Census Bureau
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA Enforcement Data OSHA inspection + penalty records by NAICS sector · 2010–2026 OSHA enforcement records reflect inspections opened, citations issued, and penalty amounts assessed; final penalty amounts often differ from initial assessments after settlement.
Verify against the primary sources: OSHA Establishment Search · DOL Wage & Hour Division
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