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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Las Vegas, NV

Cirque Du Soleil

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cirque Du Soleil has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$4,625
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,147
of 100,495 penalized employers

Cirque Du Soleil in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,625. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cirque Du Soleil 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Colony Marine Sales and Service INC. in Saint Clair Shores, MI is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,641 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
42%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Cirque Du Soleil compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cirque Du Soleil sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$4,625 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Cirque Du Soleil

The federal enforcement record for Cirque Du Soleil in Las Vegas, NV includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (80.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $6,125 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,625 - a 24.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,313. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,456 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-03-05 to 2010-08-12, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-05

Last Inspection

2010-08-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,313

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,543

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,313 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,543.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$6,125

Current Penalty Amount

$4,625

Penalty Reduction

24.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $6,125. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Cirque Du Soleil compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,241 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cirque Du Soleil Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 5 5.0
Total Penalty $4,625 $4,456
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,313 $2,543
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cirque Du Soleil safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cirque Du Soleil's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cirque Du Soleil have? ▼
Cirque Du Soleil has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,625.
How many OSHA inspections has Cirque Du Soleil had? ▼
Cirque Du Soleil has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-05 and the most recent on 2010-08-12. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cirque Du Soleil? ▼
Cirque Du Soleil has been assessed $4,625 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,125 (a 24.5% reduction).
Does Cirque Du Soleil have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cirque Du Soleil has 4 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Cirque Du Soleil operate in? ▼
Cirque Du Soleil operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 711110). This industry has 2,241 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,927 total OSHA inspections and $9.99M in cumulative penalties.
How does Cirque Du Soleil's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cirque Du Soleil's total OSHA penalty of $4,625 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,456 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Colony Marine Sales and Service INC. in Saint Clair Shores, MI is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $4,641 in current penalties.

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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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