BUTLER AMUSEMENTS INC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BUTLER AMUSEMENTS INC — a arts & recreation facility located at 1121 S CHANCE AVE, FRESNO, CA 93072 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $101,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-10-14.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $101,250.00 is more than 28.3× the national average of $3,576.90 for facilities in the Arts sector (NAICS 713990). This sector encompasses 7,371 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $26.4M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 11, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 16, 2014. Of the 3 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $33,750.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement action against Butler Amusements Inc. reveals a profound systemic breakdown in mechanical integrity and safety documentation