Establishment profile
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP
SPC 132 8700 NE VANCOUVER MALL DR, VANCOUVER, WA, 98662
Operated by BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC · 1 of 11 establishments
454390 — Other Direct Selling Establishments
Summary
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 13 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 58th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 136 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP appears in OSHA workplace safety and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, 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
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 8001.302501 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 8001.4005 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 8003.0020 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 4543 within WA. Peer group: 136 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP. 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 BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 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 BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The zipper slider on the side pouch can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard to children.. Most recent recall: 2026-04-30. 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. 6 recalls shown · 6 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard to Children #26457 | Apr 2026 | The zipper slider on the side pouch can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard to children. | — | View → |
Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animals Due to Choking Hazard #16016 | Oct 2015 | The satin seam of the stuffed animal can open, allowing the stuffing material to be exposed, posing a choking hazard for young children. | — | View → |
Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animal Toy Due to Choking Hazard #13274 | Aug 2013 | The stuffed animal's eye can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | — | View → |
Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard #12068 | Dec 2011 | The teddy bear's eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children. | — | View → |
Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard #12041 | Nov 2011 | The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child's head, posing a strangulation hazard. | — | View → |
Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard #11298 | Aug 2011 | Surface paints on the lapel pin contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law. | — | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-22 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP is one of 11 establishments rolled up under the parent organization BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC across all 11 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- Build-A-Bear WorkshopPembroke Pines, FL — 1 federal enforcement record
- Build-A-Bear WorkshopWest Des Moines, IA — 1 federal enforcement record
- Build-A-Bear WorkshopManchester, NH — 1 federal enforcement record
- Build-A-Bear WorkshopMilwaukee, WI — 1 federal enforcement record
- Build-A-Bear WorkshopDavenport, IA — 1 federal enforcement record
- Build-A-Bear WorkshopAurora, IL — 1 federal enforcement record
- Build--A--Bear WorkshopGrandville, MI — 1 federal enforcement record
- Build-A-Bear WorkshopFort Wayne, IN — 1 federal enforcement record
- BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC.GROVEPORT, OH — 0 federal enforcement records
- BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC.SAN JUAN, PR — 0 federal enforcement records
Related searches
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC, which operates 11 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP's OSHA violation history?
- BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 3 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP's safety record compare to its industry?
- BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP operates in the other direct selling establishments industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.6.