ADVENTURELAND OF AMERICA INC.
5091 NE 56TH STREET, ALTOONA, IA 50009
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Inspection records
Aug 14, 2018#343388518Aug 14, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343388518$14,5005 viol.5 violations$14,500 in penalties
Inspection #343388518
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 14, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 14, 2018
- Contested
- Oct 12, 2018
- Final Order
- Aug 5, 2019
- Closed
- Aug 22, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $28,753
- Penalties on Record
- $14,500
- Site Address
- 305 34th Ave Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
- 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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is struck by amusement ride and fractures arm
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001AB | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $12,934 | $9,000 | Sep 2, 2019 | Oct 12, 2018 | Aug 5, 2019 |
| 01002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $7,391 | $2,500 | Sep 2, 2019 | Oct 12, 2018 | Aug 5, 2019 |
| 01002B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 2019 | Oct 12, 2018 | Aug 5, 2019 |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 VIII | Other | 2 | 2 | $7,391 | $2,500 | Sep 2, 2019 | Oct 12, 2018 | Aug 5, 2019 |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B01 | Other | 40 | 7 | $1,037 | $500 | Sep 2, 2019 | Oct 12, 2018 | Aug 5, 2019 |
Jun 9, 2016#341544351Jun 9, 2016FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#341544351$4,5001 viol.1 violation$4,500 in penalties
Inspection #341544351
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 9, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 29, 2016
- Final Order
- Sep 9, 2016
- Closed
- Dec 1, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral, 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Penalties on Record
- $4,500
- Site Address
- 305 34th Ave Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is killed in fall to conveyor system alongside raft
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 88.4 OSHA citation code: 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2015) | Serious | 1 | 12 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Sep 30, 2016 | - | Sep 9, 2016 |
May 2, 2011#315555177May 2, 2011Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#315555177$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315555177
Dates
- Opened
- May 2, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- May 2, 2011
- Closed
- May 9, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 305 34th Avenue Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
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.
Feb 8, 1999#115090094Feb 8, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#115090094$3002 viol.2 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #115090094
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 8, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 22, 1999
- Closed
- Apr 1, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 5091 Ne 56th Street, Altoona, IA 50009
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 120.6 OSHA citation code: 1200006 1 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $300 | $300 | Feb 26, 1999 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1999 | - | - |
Aug 15, 1997#115086712Aug 15, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115086712$5002 viol.2 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #115086712
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 15, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 16, 1997
- Closed
- Mar 13, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,238
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 5091 Ne 56th Street, Altoona, IA 50009
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 120.5 OSHA citation code: 1200005 1 | Serious | 1 | 200 | $619 | $250 | Dec 10, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 120.6 | Serious | 1 | 200 | $619 | $250 | Dec 10, 1997 | - | - |
Jun 26, 1996#115081663Jun 26, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115081663$1,0003 viol.3 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #115081663
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 26, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 11, 1996
- Closed
- Dec 17, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 650
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,475
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 5091 Ne 56th Street, Altoona, IA 50009
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $825 | $400 | Sep 3, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $825 | $400 | Sep 3, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $825 | $200 | Jul 22, 1996 | - | - |
Aug 9, 1994#115068991Aug 9, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115068991$1,0001 viol.1 violation$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #115068991
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 9, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 9, 1994
- Closed
- Oct 18, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,750
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 5091 Ne 56th Street, Altoona, IA 50009
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,750 | $1,000 | Aug 26, 1994 | - | - |
Jul 29, 1993#115065468Jul 29, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115065468$1,1501 viol.1 violation$1,150 in penalties
Inspection #115065468
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 29, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 6, 1993
- Closed
- Mar 15, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,875
- Penalties on Record
- $1,150
- Site Address
- 5091 Ne 56th Street, Altoona, IA 50009
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $1,150 | Nov 5, 1993 | - | - |
Aug 28, 1990#104258462Aug 28, 1990Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#104258462$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #104258462
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 1990
- Closed
- Sep 25, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 160
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5091 Ne 56th Street, Altoona, IA 50009
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's arm amputated by amusement ride machinery
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 120.3 OSHA citation code: 1200003 1 | Other | 1 | 160 | $0 | $0 | Sep 25, 1990 | - | - |
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
Understanding These Penalties
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.
9 inspections, 1990 to 2018. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: amusement and theme parks reported 6.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 3.4%; NAICS 71311 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source