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Retail Trade · Costa Mesa, CA

Big 5 Sporting Goods

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Big 5 Sporting Goods ranks #96,247 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$280
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,247
of 99,447 penalized employers

Big 5 Sporting Goods in Costa Mesa, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $280. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Big 5 Sporting Goods 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,247 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mach's General Store in Pawlet, VT is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $275 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#96,247
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Big 5 Sporting Goods compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Big 5 Sporting Goods runs well below peers (0.10x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$280 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Big 5 Sporting Goods.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHOME DEPOT USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MENARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMS VANS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28RIVER VALLEY MARKET,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOLLAR GENERAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PELHAM & PELHAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HILLTOP SERVICE CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUBURBAN CHEVROLET C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GALLATIN MOTOR COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STOEBNER HOLDINGS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EL RIO GRANDE LATIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ANN & HOPE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BOB FISHER CHEVROLET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WARESTAFF NEW JERSEY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAYNE'S CARPET HUT K…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LEFTHANDER CHASSIS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HERITAGE AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MACK BROWN, INCORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29RUSTOM AUTOMOTIVE II…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CALISTOGA MINING CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Big 5 Sporting Goods, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Big 5 Sporting Goods has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Big 5 Sporting Goods in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Big 5 Sporting Goods ranks #2,980 at $280 current penalty.

How Big 5 Sporting Goods Compares

Big 5 Sporting Goods's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-11

Last Inspection

2010-01-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$140

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $140 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$280

Current Penalty Amount

$280

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Big 5 Sporting Goods compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Big 5 Sporting Goods Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 1 1.7
Total Penalty $280 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $140 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Big 5 Sporting Goods, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($280 here).

Plan 9 Music $280 VA 3d Motors, INC $281 FL Mach's General Store $275 VT Dorinda's Incorporated $270 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Home Depot USA INC 2 insp. Danvers, MA Menards INC 2 insp. Ionia, MI Ams Vans, INC 2 insp. Norcross, GA River Valley Market, LLC 2 insp. Northampton, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Walmart
Red Bluff, CA
4 inspections $280
Plan 9 Music
Richmond, VA
2 inspections $280
3d Motors, INC
Tampa, FL
2 inspections $281
Ross Dress for Less
Redding, CA
2 inspections $275
Mach's General Store
Pawlet, VT
2 inspections $275

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Big 5 Sporting Goods safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Big 5 Sporting Goods's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Big 5 Sporting Goods have? ▼
Big 5 Sporting Goods has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $280.
How many OSHA inspections has Big 5 Sporting Goods had? ▼
Big 5 Sporting Goods has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-11 and the most recent on 2010-01-11. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Big 5 Sporting Goods? ▼
Big 5 Sporting Goods has been assessed $280 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Big 5 Sporting Goods operate in? ▼
Big 5 Sporting Goods operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 451110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Big 5 Sporting Goods rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Big 5 Sporting Goods ranks #96,247 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Big 5 Sporting Goods's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Big 5 Sporting Goods's total OSHA penalty of $280 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mach's General Store in Pawlet, VT is a similar retail trade employer with $275 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.