Retail Trade · Pocahontas, IA

Pocahontas Sales and Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pocahontas Sales and Service ranks #79,220 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,705
OSHA penalties: 5
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: #79,220
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pocahontas Sales and Service in Pocahontas, IA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,705. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $2,093 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pocahontas Sales and Service once. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,220 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 $2,093 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. For comparison, Petco Animal Supplies, INC. in Las Vegas, NV is another retail trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,800 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection: 80.0%
of violations were serious: #79,220
of 99,447 penalized employers: $2,093
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 53/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Pocahontas Sales and S…

$1,705
Retail Trade avg

$2,898

What this shows Pocahontas Sales and Service runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,705 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Pocahontas Sales and Service.

Pocahontas Sales and Service has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 5 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.

Pocahontas Sales and Service in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Pocahontas Sales and Service is the #2,252 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($1,705). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Pocahontas Sales and Service ranks #6,886 among 8,492 Retail Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($2,093).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,705 OSHA penalties plus $2,093 WHD back wages (55.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Pocahontas Sales and Service Compares

Pocahontas Sales and Service's 5.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2020-03-04

Last Inspection

2020-03-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,705

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $1,705 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Serious

80.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,409

Current Penalty Amount

$1,705

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$3,798

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,704 from the initial assessment of $3,409. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$2,093

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$419

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$2,093

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Pocahontas Sales and Service owed $2,093 in back wages to 5 employees across 1 case and 5 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 Pocahontas Sales and Service compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Pocahontas Sales and Service	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	0.8
Violations	5	1.7
Total Penalty	$1,705	$2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,705	$3,571

View all 12,945 employers in Retail Trade →

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pocahontas Sales and Service, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,705 here).

Devastation Store Miami $1,702 FL Elite Motors $1,701 VA Big B'S $1,700 MS Interproduce, INC. $1,700 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

7-11 1 insp. Richmond, VA Big B'S 1 insp. Ocean Springs, MS Meadowbrook Country Club 1 insp. Northville, MI Mike Barney Nissan 1 insp. Amherst, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Petco Animal Supplies, INC.

Las Vegas, NV

3 inspections $3,800

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What to do with this record

Use Pocahontas Sales and Service's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Pocahontas Sales and Service against Fresh Foods 10, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether Pocahontas Sales and Service's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
Pocahontas Sales and Service also carries $2,093 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Pocahontas Sales and Service safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Pocahontas Sales and Service's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 1 inspections, including 4 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 Pocahontas Sales and Service have? ▼

Pocahontas Sales and Service has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,705.

How many OSHA inspections has Pocahontas Sales and Service had? ▼

Pocahontas Sales and Service has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-03-04 and the most recent on 2020-03-04. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Pocahontas Sales and Service? ▼

Pocahontas Sales and Service has been assessed $1,705 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,409 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $2,093 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Pocahontas Sales and Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Pocahontas Sales and Service has 4 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 Pocahontas Sales and Service been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Pocahontas Sales and Service, resulting in $2,093 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Pocahontas Sales and Service operate in? ▼

Pocahontas Sales and Service operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441120). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Pocahontas Sales and Service owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Pocahontas Sales and Service 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 $2,093 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Pocahontas Sales and Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pocahontas Sales and Service ranks #79,220 (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 Pocahontas Sales and Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Pocahontas Sales and Service's total OSHA penalty of $1,705 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Petco Animal Supplies, INC. in Las Vegas, NV is a similar retail trade employer with $3,800 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.