CEDAR FAIR LP DBA CEDAR POINT
ONE CEDAR POINT DRIVE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870 · NAICS 721110 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
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Inspection records
Oct 14, 2015#340983964Oct 14, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#340983964$3,5001 viol.1 violation$3,500 in penalties
Inspection #340983964
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 14, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 14, 2015
- Contested
- Dec 15, 2015
- Final Order
- Jan 6, 2017
- Closed
- Feb 1, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,500
- Site Address
- One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 175 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Jan 28, 2016 | Dec 15, 2015 | Jan 6, 2017 |
Sep 1, 2010#313784738Sep 1, 2010Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#313784738$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #313784738
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 1, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 1, 2010
- Closed
- Dec 8, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2001 Cleveland Road, Sandusky, OH 44870
- Industry
- 713990 All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Sep 1, 2010#313784720Sep 1, 2010Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#313784720$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #313784720
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 1, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 1, 2010
- Closed
- Nov 16, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Sep 2, 2009#311610968Sep 2, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#311610968$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311610968
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 2, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 2, 2009
- Closed
- Sep 25, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Apr 29, 2008#311603187Apr 29, 2008Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#311603187$63,5003 viol.3 violations$63,500 in penalties
Inspection #311603187
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 29, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 29, 2008
- Contested
- Oct 31, 2008
- Final Order
- Feb 26, 2010
- Closed
- Nov 17, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $72,500
- Penalties on Record
- $63,500
- Site Address
- One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,500 | $500 | Oct 16, 2008 | Oct 31, 2008 | Feb 26, 2010 |
| 02001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Repeat | 2 | 10 | $70,000 | $63,000 | Dec 1, 2008 | Oct 31, 2008 | Feb 26, 2010 |
| 02001B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Repeat | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Dec 1, 2008 | Oct 31, 2008 | Feb 26, 2010 |
Apr 17, 2008#311603039Apr 17, 2008Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#311603039$26,5003 viol.3 violations$26,500 in penalties
Inspection #311603039
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 17, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 17, 2008
- Contested
- Oct 31, 2008
- Final Order
- Dec 21, 2009
- Closed
- Sep 1, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $112,500
- Penalties on Record
- $26,500
- Site Address
- 2001 Cleveland Road, Sandusky, OH 44870
- Industry
- 721110 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 G02 VII | Serious | 1 | 20 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Nov 6, 2008 | Oct 31, 2008 | Dec 21, 2009 |
| 02001 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C02 IA | Repeat | 1 | 20 | $55,000 | $12,500 | Oct 30, 2008 | Oct 31, 2008 | Dec 21, 2009 |
| 02002 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 F01 I | Repeat | 1 | 20 | $55,000 | $12,500 | Nov 6, 2008 | Oct 31, 2008 | Dec 21, 2009 |
Aug 3, 2005#307239251Aug 3, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#307239251$6,4805 viol.5 violations$6,480 in penalties
Inspection #307239251
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 3, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 6, 2005
- Closed
- Mar 16, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,400
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,800
- Penalties on Record
- $6,480
- Site Address
- One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,250 | $1,350 | Feb 8, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 5 | 13 | $2,250 | $1,350 | Feb 8, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D01 III | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,250 | $1,350 | Mar 8, 2006 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,800 | $1,080 | Feb 8, 2006 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 A12 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,250 | $1,350 | Mar 8, 2006 | - | - |
Aug 12, 1993#106120900Aug 12, 1993Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#106120900$10,8003 viol.3 violations$10,800 in penalties
Inspection #106120900
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 12, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 13, 1993
- Closed
- Oct 29, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,150
- Penalties on Record
- $10,800
- Site Address
- One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
- Industry
- 721110 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Sep 24, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 3 | 4 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Oct 8, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q07 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $3,150 | $1,800 | Oct 8, 1993 | - | - |
Feb 6, 1992#110267697Feb 6, 1992Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#110267697$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110267697
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 6, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 6, 1992
- Closed
- Feb 6, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
- Industry
- 721110 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Aug 28, 1989#110289949Aug 28, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110289949$1202 viol.2 violations$120 in penalties
Inspection #110289949
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 1989
- Closed
- Oct 9, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 489
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $120
- Penalties on Record
- $120
- Site Address
- One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
- Industry
- 721110 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $120 | $120 | Sep 26, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1989 | - | - |
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The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
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Accommodation, 10,242 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.