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Wholesale Trade · South Burlington, VT

Pet Food Warehouse

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pet Food Warehouse has a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,250
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$5,541
Back wages owed

Pet Food Warehouse in South Burlington, VT has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,250. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $5,541 in back wages owed to 21 affected workers. 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 Warehouse once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $5,541 in back wages owed to 21 affected workers. For comparison, Corco Chemical CORP. in Fairless Hills, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,800 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
16%
of penalized employers rank lower
$5,541
in back wages recovered

How Pet Food Warehouse compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pet Food Warehouse runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$1,250 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 Pet Food Warehouse

The federal enforcement record for Pet Food Warehouse in South Burlington, VT includes 1 OSHA inspection and 3 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) 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 $2,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,250 - a 37.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,250. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.14x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $5,541 in back wages owed to 21 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2015-03-31 to 2015-03-31, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2015-03-31

Last Inspection

2015-03-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,250 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

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

$2,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,250

Penalty Reduction

37.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,791

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $750 from the initial assessment of $2,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$5,541
Employees Affected
21
WHD Violations
22
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$264
Avg Back Wages per Case
$5,541

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Pet Food Warehouse owed $5,541 in back wages to 21 employees across 1 case and 22 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: Wholesale Trade

How Pet Food Warehouse compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pet Food Warehouse Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.9
Violations 3 5.4
Total Penalty $1,250 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,250 $4,678
View all 6,960 employers in Wholesale Trade →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pet Food Warehouse safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pet Food Warehouse's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pet Food Warehouse have? ▼
Pet Food Warehouse has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Pet Food Warehouse had? ▼
Pet Food Warehouse has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-31 and the most recent on 2015-03-31. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pet Food Warehouse? ▼
Pet Food Warehouse has been assessed $1,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,000 (a 37.5% reduction). Additionally, $5,541 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Pet Food Warehouse have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pet Food Warehouse 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.
Has Pet Food Warehouse been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Pet Food Warehouse, resulting in $5,541 in back wages owed to 21 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Pet Food Warehouse operate in? ▼
Pet Food Warehouse operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424490). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Pet Food Warehouse owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Pet Food Warehouse 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 $5,541 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Pet Food Warehouse's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pet Food Warehouse's total OSHA penalty of $1,250 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Corco Chemical CORP. in Fairless Hills, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,800 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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