Tier 5 Standard

BUTLER AMUSEMENTS, INC.

📍 1600 EXPOSITION BLVD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95815🏭 Other Performing Arts Companies (NAICS 711190)📅 2010-07-29
$27,480.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
7/100
Risk Score
425
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BUTLER AMUSEMENTS, INC. — a other performing arts companies facility located at 1600 EXPOSITION BLVD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95815 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $27,480.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-07-29.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.2 per 100 full-time workers — 56% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.8 per 100,000 workers.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $27,480.00 is more than 7.7× the national average of $3,576.90 for facilities in the Arts sector (NAICS 711190). 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 99th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 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 November 17, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 21, 2012. Of the 5 total citations, 3 (60%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $27,480.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $5,496.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Butler Amusements, Inc. reveals a high-risk operational environment characterized by

Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $27,480 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 711190 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,426.

$6,426
State Avg
$27,480
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 5006.1(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $850.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 18, 2012Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3210 C
Serious
Penalty: $7,650.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 18, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 2340.22(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $280.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 17, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 3314 G H A
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 17, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 3314 C
Serious
Penalty: $18,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 17, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was BUTLER AMUSEMENTS, INC. cited for?

BUTLER AMUSEMENTS, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $27,480.00. The inspection opened on 2010-07-29.

How much was BUTLER AMUSEMENTS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $27,480.00 against BUTLER AMUSEMENTS, INC. in SACRAMENTO, CA. Average per citation: $5,496.00.

Is BUTLER AMUSEMENTS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BUTLER AMUSEMENTS, INC. has a risk score of 7 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Other Performing Arts Companies facilities is $3,576.90. This facility penalty of $27,480.00 is above the industry average.