Establishment profile
BARNES & NOBLE
1040 N EL CAMINO REAL DRIVE, ENCINITAS, CA, 92024
451211 — Book Stores
Summary
BARNES & NOBLE has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 5 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BARNES & NOBLE appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers in NAICS 4512 within CA. Peer group: 33 employers. This establishment has 0 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BARNES & NOBLE. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BARNES & NOBLE. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BARNES & NOBLE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BARNES & NOBLE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for BARNES & NOBLE, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other BARNES & NOBLE locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 3 cases · 1 ULP · 2 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32-CA-354966 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2024 | Jan 2025 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-RC-337165 | Representation election | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-RC-327313 | Representation election | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BARNES & NOBLE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BARNES & NOBLE. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BARNES & NOBLE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The power adapter casing can break when plugged into an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard.. Most recent recall: 2017-02-01. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 1 recall shown · 1 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnes & Noble Recalls Power Adapters Sold with NOOK Tablet 7 Due to Shock Hazard #17080 | Feb 2017 | The power adapter casing can break when plugged into an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in book stores within CA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS, INC.SANTEE — 2 federal enforcement records
- BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKSELLERS, #2583ENCINO — 2 federal enforcement records
- BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS INCREDDING — 2 federal enforcement records
- BORDERSSACRAMENTO — 1 federal enforcement record
- BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKSELLERS, INC.EMERYVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- BORDERS, INCEMERYVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- SOUNDPRINT GUESTBOOKS INC.CHINO — 1 federal enforcement record
- BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS, INC.LOS ANGELES — 1 federal enforcement record
- BARNES & NOBLE, INC.SAN MATEO — 1 federal enforcement record
- NED'S BOOKSTOREBERKELEY — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BARNES & NOBLE from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BARNES & NOBLE's OSHA violation history?
- BARNES & NOBLE has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does BARNES & NOBLE's safety record compare to its industry?
- BARNES & NOBLE operates in the book stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.2.