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Retail Trade · Frederick, MD

Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty73% serious
$4,500
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC in Frederick, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ueta of Texas, INC. in Laredo, TX is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,500 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$4,500 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FAMILY FARE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FAMILY DOLLAR STORES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONWIDE TRAILERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15HOME DEPOT U.S.A. INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KLEM TRACTOR, INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GRANDVIEW BUILDING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RADICAL COSMETICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FAIRFIELD'S CADILLAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MANNIX FAMILY SUPERM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ANIMATION MAGIC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DELHAIZE AMERICA LLC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KMART CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LILIHA BAKERY II INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13DIMINO'S LEWISTON MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PETSMART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PUKLICH CHEVROLET, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BASHAS' INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MILDENBERGER MOTORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AUTO GROUP LEASING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Rick's Fish & Pet Su…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22
Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC is the #1,523 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($4,500).

How Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC Compares

Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC's 11.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-01-22

Last Inspection

2025-05-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $2,250 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$4,500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 22 1.7
Total Penalty $4,500 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,250 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,500 here).

American Gas & Oil, INC. $4,500 MI Carite of Flint $4,500 MI Ueta of Texas, INC. $4,500 TX Warestaff New Jersey, LLC. $4,500 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar General Corporation 2 insp. Rison, AR Family Fare, LLC 2 insp. Allendale, MI Family Dollar Stores of GA, LLC 2 insp. Douglasville, GA Nationwide Trailers, LLC 2 insp. Pasadena, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

American Gas & Oil, INC.
East Lansing, MI
2 inspections $4,500
Ueta of Texas, INC.
Laredo, TX
2 inspections $4,500
Warestaff New Jersey, LLC.
Keasbey, NJ
2 inspections $4,500
Furniture Solutions, LLC
Wallingford, CT
2 inspections $4,500
Murk's Village Market, INC.
Decatur, MI
2 inspections $4,500

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What to do with this record

Use Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 16 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC have? ▼
Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC had? ▼
Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-01-22 and the most recent on 2025-05-01. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC? ▼
Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC has been assessed $4,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC has 16 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 Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC operate in? ▼
Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 453910). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC ranks #58,528 (the lower half 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 Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC's total OSHA penalty of $4,500 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ueta of Texas, INC. in Laredo, TX is a similar retail trade employer with $4,500 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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