Tier 5 Standard

WOOF, LLC

📍 368 HURON AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138🏭 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (NAICS 812910)📅 2017-04-11
$284.20
Total Penalties
2
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
365
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WOOF, LLC — a pet care (except veterinary) services facility located at 368 HURON AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $284.20. The inspection case was opened on 2017-04-11.

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 $284.20 is 90% below 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 MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 42th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 April 12, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 20, 2017. Of the 2 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 total proposed penalty of $284.20 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.

Industry Benchmark (MA)

This facility's $284 penalty is higher than 14% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 812910 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,541.

$2,541
State Avg
$284
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1910.141(g)(04)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $284.20Gravity: nanIssued: April 12, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.141(h)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 12, 2017Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was WOOF, LLC cited for?

WOOF, LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $284.20. The inspection opened on 2017-04-11.

How much was WOOF, LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $284.20 against WOOF, LLC in CAMBRIDGE, MA. Average per citation: $142.10.

Is WOOF, LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, WOOF, LLC has a risk score of 1 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 $284.20 is below the industry average.