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Wholesale Trade · Westwood, MA

Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. ranks #21,266 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty89% serious
$16,875
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#21,266
of 99,447 penalized employers

Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. in Westwood, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,875. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,266 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, North Carolina Meat Plant L.L.C. DBA Big City Gyro in Williamston, NC is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,900 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#21,266
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$16,875 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRL HOLDINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JAM MAINTENANCE CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOSKOVICH FARMS , IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23MAJESTIC STEEL USA I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEE'S CANDIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RUDY'S COMMERCIAL RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FERRELLGAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JUNK CARS OF LITHONI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MARATHON TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16US FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAYO FERTILIZER, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RHG, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HASSELL & HUGHES LUM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TRINIDAD BENHAM CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PRAIRIE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TYGBJY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SGL MATERIALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RE-NEW RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HINKLEY LIGHTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Captain Marden's Sea…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. ranks #997 at $16,875 current penalty.

How Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. Compares

Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC.'s 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-19

Last Inspection

2024-06-06

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,438

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $8,438 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$30,347

Current Penalty Amount

$16,875

Penalty Reduction

44.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,472 from the initial assessment of $30,347. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $16,875 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,438 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,875 here).

Brightbill Body Works, INC. $16,850 PA North Carolina Meat Plant L.L.C. DBA Big City Gyro $16,900 NC Pace Glass INC. $16,838 NJ Syracuse Trailer Sales Service Leasing INC. $16,923 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

BRL Holdings, INC. 2 insp. Bessemer, AL Jam Maintenance Construction Company, LLC 2 insp. Woodbridge, NJ Boskovich Farms , Incorporated 2 insp. Oxnard, CA Majestic Steel USA INC. 2 insp. Pittsburg, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hunts Point Flower Market
Bronx, NY
0 inspections $0
Minton Sun
Fort Pierce, FL
0 inspections $0
Hollar & Greene Produce
Boone, NC
0 inspections $0
Brightbill Body Works, INC.
Lebanon, PA
2 inspections $16,850
North Carolina Meat Plant L.L.C. DBA Big City Gyro
Williamston, NC
2 inspections $16,900

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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 Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. have? ▼
Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,875.
How many OSHA inspections has Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. had? ▼
Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-19 and the most recent on 2024-06-06. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC.? ▼
Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. has been assessed $16,875 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,347 (a 44.4% reduction).
Does Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. has 8 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 Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. operate in? ▼
Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424460). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. ranks #21,266 (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 Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,875 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, North Carolina Meat Plant L.L.C. DBA Big City Gyro in Williamston, NC is a similar wholesale trade employer with $16,900 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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