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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.

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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, Dillons Store #112 in Springfield, MO is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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Compliance score

A 90/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Better World Books.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSEAFOOD CITY SUPERMA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HEINEN'S INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FAMILY DOLLAR STORES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6STOCK BUILDING SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GROCERY GEEKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HANCOCK LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MILITARY DELI & BAKE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HUMANE SOCIETY OF SO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BASS PRO SHOPS OUTDO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ABACUS BUSINESS CAPI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RITE RUG CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6YELLOW TAG THRIFT ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CHAMBERS LEASING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MIDWEST SPORTING GOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20FRED'S INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8VALLEY FORD SALES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GASCAR TRADITION INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0J CREW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Better World Books, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0
Better World Books has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 0 violations 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.

How Better World Books Compares

3 OSHA inspections on record for Better World Books in Mishawaka, IN, 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 $2,898 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-05-06

Last Inspection

2014-04-01

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

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 $3,571.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Better World Books compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Better World Books Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 0 1.7
Total Penalty $0 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Better World Books, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Seafood City Supermarket 3 insp. Rancho Cucamonga, CA Heinen's INC. 3 insp. Warrensville Heights, OH Family Dollar Stores, INC. 3 insp. Bronx, NY Stock Building Supply, LLC 3 insp. Raleigh, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Helena Auto Center
Helena, MT
2 inspections $0
Bath & Body Works, LLC
Charlotte, NC
2 inspections $0
Dillons Store #112
Springfield, MO
2 inspections $0
HB Tire Centers INC
Tualatin, OR
2 inspections $0
Vons
San Diego, CA
2 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Better World Books's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Better World Books against Helena Auto Center, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 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 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M 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 $2,898 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dillons Store #112 in Springfield, MO is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.