Summary
RAINFOREST CAFE has accumulated 15 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 26 years of recorded history, with $12,775 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,853 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RAINFOREST CAFE appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 15 distinct standards shown · 15 citations in this view · $12,775 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 2340.0001 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 |
| 6183 C01 | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| 4070 A | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| 3273 C | 1 | 1 | $465 | Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 |
| 342 A | 1 | 1 | $375 | Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 |
| 461 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| 6052 B | 1 | 1 | $280 | Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 |
| 6053 B01 | 1 | 1 | $280 | Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 |
| 29 CFR 2485.0001 A | 1 | 1 | $150 | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| 3362 A | 1 | 1 | $150 | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| 29 CFR 2473.0002 A | 1 | 1 | $150 | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| 29 CFR 2510.0004 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| 6057 C02 A3 | 1 | 1 | $25 | Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 |
| 6057 D04 | 1 | 1 | $25 | Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 |
| 6057 A | 1 | 1 | $25 | Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 7221 within CA. Peer group: 1,853 employers. This establishment has 15 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RAINFOREST CAFE. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
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- 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 RAINFOREST CAFE. 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.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 1999 | FRACTURE,SHOULDER,ELECTRICAL,E GI VII,SLIP,GROUND FAULT,EQUIPMENT GROUNDING,ELECTRIC SHOCK,WATER | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 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 RAINFOREST CAFE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for RAINFOREST CAFE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for RAINFOREST CAFE. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for RAINFOREST CAFE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RAINFOREST CAFE. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-09 | Complaint | 7 | 2 | $6,300 | |
| 1999-11-15 | Complaint | 8 | 1 | $6,475 |
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 RAINFOREST CAFE from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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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- What is RAINFOREST CAFE's OSHA violation history?
- RAINFOREST CAFE has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 15 violations and $12,775 in total penalties.