PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC. — a pet care (except veterinary) services facility located at 2335 DIXWELL AVENUE SUITE H2, HAMDEN, CT 06514 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,124.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-06-23.
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 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,124.00 is more than 8.8× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 812910). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 30, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. 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 $25,124.00 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.
The citation issued to this Hamden location underscores a critical breakdown in corporate regulatory reporting protocols rather than a localized
This facility's $25,124 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 812910 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,898.
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What OSHA violations was PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC. cited for?
PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,124.00. The inspection opened on 2025-06-23.
How much was PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,124.00 against PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC. in HAMDEN, CT. Average per citation: $25,124.00.
Is PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC. has a risk score of 20 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $25,124.00 is above the industry average.