PET FOOD EXPERTS, LLC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PET FOOD EXPERTS, LLC — a other miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers facility located at 1 JOHN DEAN BOULEVARD, CUMBERLAND, RI 02864 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,257.20. The inspection case was opened on 2025-08-07.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $20,257.20 is more than 3.9× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424990). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.

State Context: Within RI, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 12,847 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,361.85.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 5, 2026 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 20, 2026. Of the 1 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $20,257.20 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

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