PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 915 WASHINGTON BLVD S, SUITE 83, LAUREL, MD 20707 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-03-28.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $8,200.00 is 27% above the national average of $6,467.77 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 453910). This sector encompasses 10,854 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $70.2M.
State Context: Within MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 19, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 22, 2007. Of the 12 total citations, 12 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $8,200.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
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What OSHA violations was PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC. cited for?
PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC. received 12 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,200.00. The inspection opened on 2007-03-28.
How much was PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $8,200.00 against PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC. in LAUREL, MD. Average per citation: $683.33.
Is PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC. has a risk score of 17 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Retail Trade facilities is $6,467.77. This facility penalty of $8,200.00 is above the industry average.