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Transportation & Warehousing · Cumberland, RI

Pet Food Experts, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pet Food Experts, INC. ranks #17,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$19,766
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pet Food Experts, INC. in Cumberland, RI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,766. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pet Food Experts, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Port Newark Container Terminal, LLC in Newark, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $19,800 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#17,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pet Food Experts, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pet Food Experts, INC. runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$19,766 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Pet Food Experts, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.228.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBAY BRIDGE ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27BULK TRANSFER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STORE AND HAUL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEOVIA LOGISTICS SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PORT CORPUS TERMINAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WALMART DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMES AIR CARGO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TAGEX BRANDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KINDER MORGAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TCI LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CSC TRUCKING, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONTAINER MAINTENANCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WORLD CLASS DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CENTRAL TRANSPORT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VALAIR AVIATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Pet Food Experts, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Pet Food Experts, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Pet Food Experts, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Pet Food Experts, INC. sits at penalty rank #806 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($19,766 assessed).

How Pet Food Experts, INC. Compares

Pet Food Experts, INC.'s 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-07-01

Last Inspection

2021-09-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,883

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $9,883 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$28,237

Current Penalty Amount

$19,766

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,471 from the initial assessment of $28,237. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Pet Food Experts, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pet Food Experts, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $19,766 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,883 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pet Food Experts, INC., both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,766 here).

Schwarz Supply Source $19,780 OH Port Newark Container Terminal, LLC $19,800 NJ R & L Carriers Shared Services, L.L.C. $19,800 CT A Z Atlanta $19,800 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Bay Bridge Enterprises 2 insp. Chesapeake, VA Bulk Transfer, INC. 2 insp. Gallup, NM Store and Haul INC. 2 insp. Van Wert, OH U.S. Postal Service - Processing Distribution Ann. 2 insp. Norfolk, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Metropolitan Moving & Storage
Laurel, MD
0 inspections $0
Schwarz Supply Source
Groveport, OH
3 inspections $19,780
A Goff Limousine & Bus Company
Ruckersville, VA
0 inspections $0
Port Newark Container Terminal, LLC
Newark, NJ
6 inspections $19,800
R & L Carriers Shared Services, L.L.C.
Wallingford, CT
2 inspections $19,800

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pet Food Experts, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pet Food Experts, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pet Food Experts, INC. have? ▼
Pet Food Experts, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,766.
How many OSHA inspections has Pet Food Experts, INC. had? ▼
Pet Food Experts, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-07-01 and the most recent on 2021-09-15. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pet Food Experts, INC.? ▼
Pet Food Experts, INC. has been assessed $19,766 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,237 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Pet Food Experts, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pet Food Experts, INC. has 2 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.
What industry does Pet Food Experts, INC. operate in? ▼
Pet Food Experts, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493190). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pet Food Experts, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pet Food Experts, INC. ranks #17,825 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Pet Food Experts, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pet Food Experts, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,766 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Port Newark Container Terminal, LLC in Newark, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $19,800 in current penalties.
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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