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Retail Trade · North Chesterfield, VA

Pearson Pre-Owned

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pearson Pre-Owned ranks #89,779 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$735
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,779
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,779 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#89,779
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 (0.25x 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 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

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 Pearson Pre-Owned.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PROGRESO LMMM SAN AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOLD BOND BUILDING P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WALTER E. SMITHE FUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JAR 259 FOOD CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MY MANDARIN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHESTER AUTO PARTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MCGUIRE CHEVROLET PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BEST TIRES OF RALEIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LIVWELL MICHIGAN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BIG LOTS 1932, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HI LITE FRESH MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BODEGA LATINA CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PELHAM PLATE GLASS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMES W SMITH ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JC PENNEY 2865, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WALMART STORE #1719, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DOLGENCORP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Pearson Pre-Owned, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Pearson Pre-Owned has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Pearson Pre-Owned in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pearson Pre-Owned ranks #2,687 at $735 current penalty.

How Pearson Pre-Owned Compares

Pearson Pre-Owned's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.25x the sector average).

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

$3,571

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 $3,571.

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 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pearson Pre-Owned Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 3 1.7
Total Penalty $735 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $368 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pearson Pre-Owned, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($735 here).

Wal-Mart $740 IN Ross Dress for Less $725 CA Home Depot USA, INC. $745 CA Cal Retail Investments, INC. $725 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 2 insp. Bay Shore, NY Publix Supermarkets, INC. 2 insp. Jacksonville, FL Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 2 insp. Grafton, WI Progreso LMMM San Antonio #10, LLC 2 insp. San Antonio, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wal-Mart
Plainfield, IN
2 inspections $740
Ross Dress for Less
Stockton, CA
3 inspections $725
Home Depot USA, INC.
San Mateo, CA
3 inspections $745
Cal Retail Investments, INC.
Menifee, CA
2 inspections $725
HI Lite Fresh Market
Monroe, MI
2 inspections $750

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What to do with this record

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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 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 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pearson Pre-Owned rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pearson Pre-Owned ranks #89,779 (the lower 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 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 $2,898 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.
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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