Retail Trade · Mishawaka, IN

Better World Books

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Better World Books has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

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OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections

Better World Books in Mishawaka, IN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Better World Books 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bath & Body Works in Cadillac, MI is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious

What the Data Says About Better World Books

The federal enforcement record for Better World Books in Mishawaka, IN shows 3 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Better World Books to date. The Retail Trade sector average runs $2,879 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-05-06 to 2014-04-01, a window of roughly 3 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-05-06

Last Inspection

2014-04-01

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Better World Books compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Better World Books	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	0.8
Violations	0	1.7
Total Penalty	$0	$2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,566

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Better World Books safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Better World Books's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 3 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 Better World Books have? ▼

Better World Books has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Better World Books had? ▼

Better World Books has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-06 and the most recent on 2014-04-01. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Better World Books? ▼

Better World Books has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

What industry does Better World Books operate in? ▼

Better World Books operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 451211). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.

How does Better World Books's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Better World Books's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bath & Body Works in Cadillac, MI is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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.

Employer Matching

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