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Pro Quo Books

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pro Quo Books ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,500
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pro Quo Books in Toledo, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pro Quo Books 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Walmart, INC. in Turlock, CA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,500 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pro Quo Books compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pro Quo Books runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$3,500 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% 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 Pro Quo Books.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AUTO ZONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOBBY LOBBY - #480, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WATERTOWN FORD CHRYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RAY DENNISON CHEVROL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOUTHEASTERN AUTOMOT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ALMA TIRE SERVICE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOME DECOR OUTLETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NATIONAL TIRE AND BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PRICESMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SASSY COW CREAMERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOODWILL OF THE SAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FIREPLACES UNLIMITED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUPERIOR GROCERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ONE TO SEVEN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HUNT STUDIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ATS OF ALABAMA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Pro Quo Books, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Pro Quo Books has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Pro Quo Books in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Pro Quo Books sits at penalty rank #1,730 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($3,500 assessed).

How Pro Quo Books Compares

Pro Quo Books's 1.00 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 above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-17

Last Inspection

2010-11-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,750 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$5,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,500

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $5,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric Pro Quo Books Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $3,500 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,750 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pro Quo Books, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,500 here).

Micro Center $3,500 NJ Walmart, INC. $3,500 CA Orig-Equip $3,500 TX Circle K $3,500 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores INC. 2 insp. Missoula, MT Auto Zone 2 insp. Ontario, CA Hobby Lobby - #480 2 insp. Scottsdale, AZ Watertown Ford Chrysler 2 insp. Watertown, SD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Micro Center
Paterson, NJ
2 inspections $3,500
Walmart, INC.
Turlock, CA
2 inspections $3,500
Orig-Equip
San Angelo, TX
2 inspections $3,500
Circle K
Caledonia, MI
2 inspections $3,500
Sam's East, INC DBA Sam's Club
Winston Salem, NC
2 inspections $3,500

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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 Pro Quo Books safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pro Quo Books's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Pro Quo Books have? ▼
Pro Quo Books has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Pro Quo Books had? ▼
Pro Quo Books has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-17 and the most recent on 2010-11-19. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pro Quo Books? ▼
Pro Quo Books has been assessed $3,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,000 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Pro Quo Books have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pro Quo Books 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.
What industry does Pro Quo Books operate in? ▼
Pro Quo Books operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 454113). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pro Quo Books rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pro Quo Books ranks #64,975 (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 Pro Quo Books's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pro Quo Books's total OSHA penalty of $3,500 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Walmart, INC. in Turlock, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $3,500 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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