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Retail Trade · Houston, TX

Cho Thanh Binh

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cho Thanh Binh ranks #48,557 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$6,440
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#48,557
of 100,495 penalized employers

Cho Thanh Binh in Houston, TX has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,440. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cho Thanh Binh once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,557 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $16,735 in back wages owed to 20 affected workers. For comparison, Lucky 7 Mini Mart & Gas in Morro Bay, CA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#48,557
of 100,495 penalized employers
$16,735
in back wages recovered

How Cho Thanh Binh compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cho Thanh Binh runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$6,440 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Cho Thanh Binh

The federal enforcement record for Cho Thanh Binh in Houston, TX includes 1 OSHA inspection and 3 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) 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 $6,440 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $6,440 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $6,440. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $16,735 in back wages owed to 20 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2015-09-22 to 2015-09-22, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2015-09-22

Last Inspection

2015-09-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,440

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $6,440 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$6,440

Current Penalty Amount

$6,440

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$23,175

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$16,735
Employees Affected
20
WHD Violations
27
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$837
Avg Back Wages per Case
$16,735

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Cho Thanh Binh owed $16,735 in back wages to 20 employees across 1 case and 27 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Cho Thanh Binh compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cho Thanh Binh Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.8
Violations 3 1.7
Total Penalty $6,440 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,440 $3,566
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cho Thanh Binh safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cho Thanh Binh's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cho Thanh Binh have? ▼
Cho Thanh Binh has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,440.
How many OSHA inspections has Cho Thanh Binh had? ▼
Cho Thanh Binh has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-22 and the most recent on 2015-09-22. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cho Thanh Binh? ▼
Cho Thanh Binh has been assessed $6,440 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $16,735 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Cho Thanh Binh have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cho Thanh Binh has 2 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.
Has Cho Thanh Binh been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cho Thanh Binh, resulting in $16,735 in back wages owed to 20 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Cho Thanh Binh operate in? ▼
Cho Thanh Binh operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445210). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Cho Thanh Binh owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Cho Thanh Binh owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $16,735 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Cho Thanh Binh rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 100,495 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cho Thanh Binh ranks #48,557 (the upper 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 Cho Thanh Binh's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cho Thanh Binh's total OSHA penalty of $6,440 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lucky 7 Mini Mart & Gas in Morro Bay, CA 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.

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