Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
What the Data Says About Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
The Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS 71) contains 2,241 employers with OSHA enforcement records, generating 3,927 inspections and 11,269 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, averaging $3K per inspection.
Compared against every other industry PlainWorker tracks, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation ranks #8 of 22 when measured by average penalty per inspection. The cross-industry average sits near $2K per inspection, so this sector runs above 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 2,241 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 | $379K |
| 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 | William Mott Racing | Ballston Spa, NY | 0 | $189K |
| 13 | Blueprint Studios | San Francisco, CA | 0 | $189K |
| 14 | Sycuan Casino | El Cajon, CA | 11 | $179K |
| 15 | Onyx | Atlanta, GA | 0 | $178K |
| 16 | Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC | Killington, VT | 25 | $175K |
| 17 | G&S Shows | Garden Grove, CA | 0 | $175K |
| 18 | Sports Domain Academy | Montclair, NJ | 0 | $175K |
| 19 | Birkdale Golf Club, LLC | Huntersville, NC | 0 | $162K |
| 20 | ThorSport Racing | Sandusky, OH | 0 | $150K |
All Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
| Employer | Location | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casino M8trix | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| Gasparilla Marina Service Center, LLC | Placida, FL | 2 | $52K |
| Aeg Management Oakland, LLC | Oakland, CA | 5 | $51K |
| Willow Tree Farm Inc | Stanford, CA | 0 | $0 |
| Atlantic Soccer Factory | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | 0 | $0 |
| City and Borough of Juneau | Juneau, AK | 11 | $50K |
| Belmont Racetrack (Rice) | Elmont, NY | 0 | $0 |
| Red Fitness 24/7 | Broadview Heights, OH | 0 | $0 |
| Rivers Casino | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | $0 |
| Amchar Wholesale, INC. | McDonough, GA | 2 | $49K |
| The Shubert Organization, INC. | New York, NY | 2 | $49K |
| David H. Koch Theater | New York, NY | 2 | $48K |
| Charlton Baker Racing | Elmont, NY | 0 | $0 |
| Freeman Expositions LLC | San Francisco, CA | 2 | $47K |
| Medieval Times | Irving, TX | 0 | $0 |
| Richard Childress Racing | Welcome, NC | 0 | $0 |
| Belle Meade Country Club | Nashville, TN | 0 | $0 |
| Jamul Casino | Jamul, CA | 4 | $47K |
| East Bay Regional Park District | Oakland, CA | 5 | $47K |
| Horseshoe Hammond | Hammond, IN | 0 | $0 |
| Kualoa Ranch Hawaii INC | Kaneohe, HI | 3 | $45K |
| The Alaska Club, INC. | Anchorage, AK | 9 | $45K |
| Gilroy Bowl and Scotty's Restaurant | Gilroy, CA | 0 | $0 |
| Hermitage Club | West Dover, VT | 0 | $0 |
| Underground Racing, LLC | Pineville, NC | 0 | $0 |
| Onion Creek Golf Group, L.P. | Austin, TX | 2 | $45K |
| Century Golf Partners Holdings III, LP | LA Quinta, CA | 3 | $45K |
| Boar's Head Inn | Charlottesville, VA | 0 | $0 |
| New Albany Links | New Albany, OH | 0 | $0 |
| Mission Hills Country Club | Rancho Mirage, CA | 3 | $44K |
| Alpine Amusement Company, Inc. | Naperville, IL | 0 | $0 |
| Silver Dollar City | Branson, MO | 4 | $43K |
| Regents Glen Golf Course | York, PA | 0 | $0 |
| Displays Unlimited | West Columbia, SC | 0 | $0 |
| Stratton Corporation, the | Stratton Mountain, VT | 4 | $42K |
| Crescent Oaks Golf Club | Tarpon Springs, FL | 0 | $0 |
| King's Casino Management CORP. | Citrus Heights, CA | 2 | $41K |
| Stoneybrook West Golf Course | Winter Garden, FL | 0 | $0 |
| DeeJay's Event Rentals, LLC | Raleigh, NC | 0 | $0 |
| Newport Beach Yacht Club | Newport Beach, CA | 0 | $0 |
| Drna | Bayamon, PR | 2 | $41K |
| Apache SKY Casino | Winkelman, AZ | 3 | $40K |
| Scioto Downs | Columbus, OH | 0 | $0 |
| Angels Baseball LP | Anaheim, CA | 7 | $40K |
| Jolly Shows | Annapolis, MD | 0 | $0 |
| Delta Arsenal, LLC | Wallingford, CT | 3 | $39K |
| Bonita Marie International | Lakewood, NJ | 0 | $0 |
| Silver Slipper Casino | Bay Saint Louis, MS | 0 | $0 |
| Cedar Fair LP | Buena Park, CA | 2 | $39K |
| WV Cafe Operations #2 and #3, LLC | Parkersburg, WV | 0 | $0 |
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Source: OSHA Enforcement Data - U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: NAICS Industry Classification - U.S. Census Bureau
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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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