Establishment profile
PIER 1 IMPORTS
3000 E PHILADELPHIA STREET, ONTARIO, CA, 91761
Operated by Pier 1 Imports · 1 of 105 establishments
493110 — General Warehousing and Storage
Summary
PIER 1 IMPORTS has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $4,820 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 77th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,140 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 90th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PIER 1 IMPORTS 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
67% 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $4,820 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3650 S05 | 2 | 2 | $450 | Aug 2005 | Mar 2006 |
| 342 A | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 3660 A | 1 | 1 | $185 | Mar 2006 | Mar 2006 |
| 3668 F | 1 | 1 | $185 | Mar 2006 | Mar 2006 |
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 4931 within CA. Peer group: 2,140 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PIER 1 IMPORTS. 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 PIER 1 IMPORTS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2005 | STRUCK AGAINST,CAUGHT BETWEEN,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,LACERATION,FOOT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Mar 18, 2005 | FRACTURE,IND TRK OPERATOR,STRUCK AGAINST,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,LEG | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 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 PIER 1 IMPORTS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PIER 1 IMPORTS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for PIER 1 IMPORTS. 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 PIER 1 IMPORTS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PIER 1 IMPORTS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for PIER 1 IMPORTS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The swivel armchair can tip backward while rocking and consumers can fall off, posing a fall hazard.. Most recent recall: 2020-08-19. 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. 9 recalls shown · 9 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pier 1 Recalls Three-Wick Halloween Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards #20169 | Aug 2020 | The candle's high flames can ignite the surface of the wax, posing fire and burn hazards. | — | View → |
Pier 1 Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall and Injury Hazards #20064 | Jan 2020 | The chair's legs can break, posing fall and injury hazards. | — | View → |
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Chalk Note Mugs Due to Burn Hazard #17156 | May 2017 | The mugs can crack when filled with hot liquid, posing a burn hazard to users. | — | View → |
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Bistro Chairs Due to Fall Hazard #17107 | Mar 2017 | The bolts and/or nuts connecting the chair legs to the chair base can loosen and make the chair unstable, posing a fall hazard to consumers. | — | View → |
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard #17097 | Mar 2017 | The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken pieces. | — | View → |
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard #17026 | Nov 2016 | The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken glass pieces. | — | View → |
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Outdoor Patio Swivel Armchairs Due to Fall Hazard #16001 | Oct 2015 | The swivel armchair can tip backward while rocking and consumers can fall off, posing a fall hazard. | — | View → |
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Hanging Glass Star Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard #14149 | Apr 2014 | The solder welds on the lantern can melt due to heat from a tea light. This can cause the candle holder to break and expose the flame, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Golden Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard #11144 | Feb 2011 | The flame from the tea lights can burn with a high flame, posing a fire 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-14 | Accident | 3 | — | $670 | |
| 2005-04-19 | Accident | 2 | — | $4,150 | |
| 2005-01-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
PIER 1 IMPORTS is one of 105 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Pier 1 Imports.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Pier 1 Imports across all 105 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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- AUTO WAREHOUSING CO.RICHMOND — 3 federal enforcement records
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Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Pier 1 Imports, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC.ST. CHARLES, IL — 1 federal enforcement record
- PIER 1 IMPORTSLA CROSSE, WI — 1 federal enforcement record
- PIER 1 IMPORTS (U.S.), INC.PITTSBURGH, PA — 1 federal enforcement record
- PIER 1 IMPORTS STORE #475YOUNGSTOWN, OH — 1 federal enforcement record
- PIER 101 INCPORTLAND, OR — 1 federal enforcement record
- PIER 1 IMPORTSSTATEN ISLAND, NY — 1 federal enforcement record
- PIER 1 IMPORTSNEW YORK, NY — 1 federal enforcement record
- PIER 1 IMPORTS #1150GIG HARBOR, WA — 1 federal enforcement record
- PIER 1. IMPORTS (U.S.), INC.GREENSBORO, NC — 1 federal enforcement record
- Pier 1 ImportsNorth Little Rock, AR — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on PIER 1 IMPORTS 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 Pier 1 Imports, which operates 105 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is PIER 1 IMPORTS's OSHA violation history?
- PIER 1 IMPORTS has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $4,820 in total penalties.
- How does PIER 1 IMPORTS's safety record compare to its industry?
- PIER 1 IMPORTS operates in the general warehousing and storage industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.9.