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Retail Trade · Burlington, MA

Used Book Superstore Series, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Used Book Superstore Series, LLC ranks #90,281 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
$700
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Used Book Superstore Series, LLC in Burlington, MA 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: $700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Used Book Superstore Series, LLC 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 #90,281 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, Stockyard Meat in Renton, WA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $700 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#90,281
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Used Book Superstore Series, LLC runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$700 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 Used Book Superstore Series, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.15.810.515.219.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCIRCLE K STORES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BCBG MAX AZRIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRAVEL CENTERS OF AM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BEST BUY SHUTTERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BODILY RV, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ADVANCE AUTO PARTS L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GAP INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWNE AUTO BROKERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19GARFIELD LUMBER & MI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AGUSTIN MORALES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SEATTLE GOODWILL IND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LIBERTY 906, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GOD BLESS TIRE SHOP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SCHUTT'S APPLE MILL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SERENITY WELLNESS CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PAINTER'S SUPPLY & D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12S & T HARDWARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW RIVER BUILDING S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Used Book Superstore…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Used Book Superstore Series, LLC 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.

Used Book Superstore Series, LLC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Used Book Superstore Series, LLC is the #2,699 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($700).

How Used Book Superstore Series, LLC Compares

Used Book Superstore Series, LLC'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 well below peers (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-07-12

Last Inspection

2019-01-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $350 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

$4,434

Current Penalty Amount

$700

Penalty Reduction

84.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,734 from the initial assessment of $4,434. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Used Book Superstore Series, LLC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Used Book Superstore Series, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $700 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $350 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Used Book Superstore Series, LLC, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($700 here).

Forever 21 $700 WA Anna Sloan LLC DBA Urb $700 MI Stater Bros. Markets $700 CA Inch Memorials $700 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Circle K Stores INC. 2 insp. Tampa, FL Dollar Tree Stores, INC 2 insp. Nashville, TN BCBG Max Azria 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Travel Centers of America 2 insp. Youngstown, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Forever 21
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $700
Anna Sloan LLC DBA Urb
Monroe, MI
2 inspections $700
Stater Bros. Markets
Norco, CA
2 inspections $700
Inch Memorials
Northville, MI
3 inspections $700
Stockyard Meat
Renton, WA
2 inspections $700

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What to do with this record

Use Used Book Superstore Series, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Used Book Superstore Series, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Used Book Superstore Series, LLC'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 below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Used Book Superstore Series, LLC have? ▼
Used Book Superstore Series, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $700.
How many OSHA inspections has Used Book Superstore Series, LLC had? ▼
Used Book Superstore Series, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-07-12 and the most recent on 2019-01-09. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Used Book Superstore Series, LLC? ▼
Used Book Superstore Series, LLC has been assessed $700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,434 (a 84.2% reduction).
Does Used Book Superstore Series, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Used Book Superstore Series, LLC 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 Used Book Superstore Series, LLC operate in? ▼
Used Book Superstore Series, LLC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 451211). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Used Book Superstore Series, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Used Book Superstore Series, LLC ranks #90,281 (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 Used Book Superstore Series, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Used Book Superstore Series, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $700 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, Stockyard Meat in Renton, WA is a similar retail trade employer with $700 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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