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Retail Trade · North Chesterfield, VA

Pearson Pre-Owned

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pearson Pre-Owned has a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$735
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,736
of 100,495 penalized employers

Pearson Pre-Owned in North Chesterfield, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $735. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pearson Pre-Owned 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 3 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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cal Retail Investments, INC. in Menifee, CA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $725 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
10%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Pearson Pre-Owned compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pearson Pre-Owned runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$735 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Pearson Pre-Owned

The federal enforcement record for Pearson Pre-Owned in North Chesterfield, VA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (100.0%) 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 $840 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $735 - a 12.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $368. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-03-10 to 2017-03-24, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-03-10

Last Inspection

2017-03-24

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$368

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $368 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$840

Current Penalty Amount

$735

Penalty Reduction

12.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $105 from the initial assessment of $840. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Pearson Pre-Owned compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pearson Pre-Owned Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 3 1.7
Total Penalty $735 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $368 $3,566
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Wal-Mart
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2 inspections $740
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3 inspections $725
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3 inspections $745
Cal Retail Investments, INC.
Menifee, CA
2 inspections $725
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pearson Pre-Owned safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pearson Pre-Owned's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. 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 Pearson Pre-Owned have? ▼
Pearson Pre-Owned has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $735.
How many OSHA inspections has Pearson Pre-Owned had? ▼
Pearson Pre-Owned has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-10 and the most recent on 2017-03-24. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pearson Pre-Owned? ▼
Pearson Pre-Owned has been assessed $735 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $840 (a 12.5% reduction).
Does Pearson Pre-Owned have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pearson Pre-Owned has 3 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 Pearson Pre-Owned operate in? ▼
Pearson Pre-Owned operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441110). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
How does Pearson Pre-Owned's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pearson Pre-Owned's total OSHA penalty of $735 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cal Retail Investments, INC. in Menifee, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $725 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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