Establishment profile
PETERSON CO INC
1102 D STREET NE, AUBURN, WA, 98002
424410 — General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
PETERSON CO INC has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 32 years of recorded history, with $1,800 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 88th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 742 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 60th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PETERSON CO INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or CPSC product recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 10 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $1,800 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 8634.0005 | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8001.1005 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8001.7005 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8002.8025 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8002.802701 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8002.803001 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8002.803002 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8032.0005 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8037.0005 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8001.6010 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4244 within WA. Peer group: 742 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PETERSON CO INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for PETERSON CO INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for PETERSON CO INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PETERSON CO INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for PETERSON CO INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for PETERSON CO INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PETERSON CO INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for PETERSON CO INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: EQUIPMENT. Most recent campaign: 2013-08-28. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-21 | Planned | 10 | 2 | $1,800 | |
| 1994-03-30 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on PETERSON CO INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is PETERSON CO INC's OSHA violation history?
- PETERSON CO INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $1,800 in total penalties.
- How does PETERSON CO INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- PETERSON CO INC operates in the general line grocery merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.