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Retail Trade · Farmington, MN

Pellicci Ace Hardware

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pellicci Ace Hardware has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$105
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$1,584
Back wages owed

Pellicci Ace Hardware in Farmington, MN has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $105. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 11 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pellicci Ace Hardware once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,584 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Lithia of Missoula, INC in Missoula, MT is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,691 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
1%
of penalized employers rank lower
$1,584
in back wages recovered

How Pellicci Ace Hardware compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pellicci Ace Hardware runs well below peers (0.04x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$105 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Pellicci Ace Hardware

The federal enforcement record for Pellicci Ace Hardware in Farmington, MN includes 1 OSHA inspection and 1 violation, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $150 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $105 - a 30.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $105. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.04x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $1,584 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2013-07-24 to 2013-07-24, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2013-07-24

Last Inspection

2013-07-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$105

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $105 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$150

Current Penalty Amount

$105

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,689

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $45 from the initial assessment of $150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,584
Employees Affected
4
WHD Violations
11
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$396
Avg Back Wages per Case
$1,584

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Pellicci Ace Hardware owed $1,584 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 11 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Pellicci Ace Hardware compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pellicci Ace Hardware Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.8
Violations 1 1.7
Total Penalty $105 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $105 $3,566
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pellicci Ace Hardware safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pellicci Ace Hardware's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pellicci Ace Hardware have? ▼
Pellicci Ace Hardware has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $105.
How many OSHA inspections has Pellicci Ace Hardware had? ▼
Pellicci Ace Hardware has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-24 and the most recent on 2013-07-24. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pellicci Ace Hardware? ▼
Pellicci Ace Hardware has been assessed $105 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $150 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,584 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Pellicci Ace Hardware have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pellicci Ace Hardware has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Pellicci Ace Hardware been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Pellicci Ace Hardware, resulting in $1,584 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Pellicci Ace Hardware operate in? ▼
Pellicci Ace Hardware operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444130). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Pellicci Ace Hardware owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Pellicci Ace Hardware owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,584 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Pellicci Ace Hardware's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pellicci Ace Hardware's total OSHA penalty of $105 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lithia of Missoula, INC in Missoula, MT is a similar retail trade employer with $1,691 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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