Establishment profile
POWELL'S BOOKS INC
1005 W BURNSIDE ST, PORTLAND, OR, 97209
451211 — Book Stores
Summary
POWELL'S BOOKS INC has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 12 years of recorded history, with $6,224 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 24 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 70th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
POWELL'S BOOKS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 4512 within OR. Peer group: 24 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for POWELL'S BOOKS INC. 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 POWELL'S BOOKS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for POWELL'S BOOKS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for POWELL'S BOOKS INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in OR — for POWELL'S BOOKS INC, 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 POWELL'S BOOKS INC locations in the same state.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for POWELL'S BOOKS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for POWELL'S BOOKS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for POWELL'S BOOKS INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-21 | Complaint | 10 | 6 | $6,224 | |
| 2013-06-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- BORDERS INCEUGENE — 1 federal enforcement record
- CALISTOGA MINING CORPCORVALLIS — 1 federal enforcement record
- OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE INCCORVALLIS — 1 federal enforcement record
- ENTERTAINMENT PUBLICATIONSWILSONVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- DARK HORSE COMICS LLCMILWAUKIE — 1 federal enforcement record
- PBEX CORPOREGON CITY — 1 federal enforcement record
- BORDERS INCALBANY — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on POWELL'S BOOKS INC 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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Frequently asked
- What is POWELL'S BOOKS INC's OSHA violation history?
- POWELL'S BOOKS INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $6,224 in total penalties.
- How does POWELL'S BOOKS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- POWELL'S BOOKS INC operates in the book stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.2.