Establishment profile
BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT
536 INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVE, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23608
561920 — Convention and Trade Show Organizers
Summary
BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 13 years of recorded history, with $6,300 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 40 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, 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,
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. 12 distinct standards shown · 12 citations in this view · $6,300 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 A | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L01 II | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 D01 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 A03 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 G07 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 M02 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q07 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 G02 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 5619 within VA. Peer group: 40 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT. 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 BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
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 BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT. 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 BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of the InteriorFOMR - EVENT RENTAL SERVICES IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2020-11-19$22,939
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF FY16 F78JB 300501AIR SHOW TENT RENTALcontract · Last action 2016-04-15$9,996
- Department of DefenseAIR SHOW RENTAL EQUIPMENTcontract · Last action 2018-05-17$6,463
- Department of DefenseTENT SETUP AND REMOVALcontract · Last action 2009-08-14$5,186
- Department of Homeland SecurityTENT RENTAL FOR CHANGE OF COMMAND IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2015-05-11$4,550
- Department of the InteriorFOMR - TENT RENTAL IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2018-06-05$4,440
- Department of Homeland SecurityCHANGE OF COMMAND/TENT DELIVER DATE: 19TH APRIL 2009 EVENT DATE: 23RD APRIL 2009 TAKE DOWN DATE: 23RD APRIL 2009 AFTER 1400/2:PM BUT BEFORE 24TH APRIL 2009 1400/2:PMcontract · Last action 2009-06-30$3,999
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::OT::IGF COC TENT&CHAIR RENTAL FORCECOMcontract · Last action 2013-04-30$3,675
- Department of DefenseTENTS AND CHAIRS FOR APOHR 09contract · Last action 2009-04-10$2,933
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 532310 - GENERAL RENTAL CENTERS. Last action: 2020-11-19. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-22 | Complaint | 12 | 7 | $6,300 |
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 BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT's OSHA violation history?
- BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 12 violations and $6,300 in total penalties.
- How does BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT's safety record compare to its industry?
- BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT operates in the convention and trade show organizers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.1.