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CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM

8039 BEACH BLVD, BUENA PARK, CA, 90620
713110Amusement and Theme Parks

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OSHA inspections
13
over 31 years
Violations
8
$24,515 in penalties
Penalties
$24,515
$3,064 avg
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues across functions.
Accident investigations on record
1 fatality · 5 hospitalizations

Summary

CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 31 years of recorded history, with $24,515 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 86th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 132 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.

Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

Agency coverage

CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM appears in OSHA workplace safety and EPA environmental compliance records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
13
0.4 / yr · last 31 yrs
Violations
8
0.3 / yr
Penalties
$24,515
$3,064 avg / violation
13% serious87% other
Inspection trigger · complaint
7 of 13
Inspection trigger · accident
6 of 13

38% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,

Peer comparison

86th

Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 7131 within CA. Peer group: 132 employers. This establishment has 8 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
91st
peer median: $965
Inspection frequency
95th
peer median: 1

Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)

No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application

Industry benchmark

Industry avg TRIR
6.4
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
4.8
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
Not in OSHA ITA

BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.

Inspection breakdown

Complaint
7
Accident
6

Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

OSHA severe injury reports

No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA accident events

Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.

DateEventInjuriesHospitalizedFatalities
Dec 23, 2007BURN,HEAT,FOOD PREPARATION,HOT COOKING OIL,FRYER,FOOT11
Apr 1, 2006BURN,STEPLADDER,HOT COOKING OIL,FALL,LOST BALANCE,FOOT11
Jul 9, 2001AMUSE PARK/CARNIVAL,AMPUTATED,CRUSHED,SPROCKET,TOE,UNGUARDED,FOOT11
Jan 27, 2001FRACTURE,STRUCK BY,TRAIN,LEG11
Oct 20, 1996AMUSE PARK/CARNIVAL,ASPHYXIATED,RAILROAD CAR,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,AMUSEMENT RIDE,COMMUNICATIONFatality11
Aug 20, 1994AMUSE PARK/CARNIVAL,HEAD,LADDER,BACK,FALL,FALL PROTECTION,CONCUSSION11

Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.

Activity timeline

Data refreshed
Weekly
First OSHA inspection
Most recent activity
13 years ago

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.

Wage & Hour Division (WHD)

No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division

Mine safety (MSHA)

No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration

Labor relations (NLRB)

No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board

Visa & labor certification (OFLC)

No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification

Environmental compliance (EPA)

EPA inspections
3
Quarters non-compliant
4

EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Violation Identified.

Federal criminal prosecution record

No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2012-11-26Complaint2$465
2012-03-13Complaint0$0
2011-01-21Complaint0$0
2010-11-16Complaint0$0
2010-02-24Complaint0$0
2008-03-05Accident1$300
2006-09-05Accident1$5,000
2001-08-02Accident21$18,300
2001-01-29Accident0$0
1996-10-21Accident0$0
1996-06-19Complaint0$0
1994-10-18Complaint2$450
1994-09-07Accident0$0

Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.

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About this data

This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.

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Frequently asked

What is CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM's OSHA violation history?
CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 8 violations and $24,515 in total penalties.
How does CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM's safety record compare to its industry?
CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM operates in the amusement and theme parks industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6.4.
Has CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving CEDAR FAIR LP DBA KNOTTS BERRY FARM.