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Wholesale Trade · Braintree, MA

Channel Fish Processing CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. ranks #958 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty94% serious
$146,037
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#958
of 99,447 penalized employers

Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. in Braintree, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $146,037. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #958 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Marco Trucking, Inc. in Tampa, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection
94.1%
of violations were serious
#958
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 8/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.7 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 Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. runs far above peers (16.0x 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

$146,037 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($146,037) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $146,037 $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 Channel Fish Processing CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedATLAS STEEL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9C&F ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WESTPORT SEAFOOD INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26GRAINLAND COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BEAVER MACHINE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SHREDDING TECHNOLOGI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GAR PLASTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8POLYMER GRINDING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ALLEGANY SCRAP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SOUTHEASTERN LIQUIDA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NC MACHINERY CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28JARVIS METALS RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30SMITH PACKING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PREMIUM BUILDING COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ATLANTIC PLYWOOD COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PACO STEEL OF ARKANSAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JOBBERS MEAT PACKING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10VALLEY BAKERS COOPER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CURALEAF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GENERAL WHOLESALE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Channel Fish Process…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17
Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. is the #36 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($146,037).

How Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. Compares

Channel Fish Processing CO., INC.'s 5.67 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 far above peers (16.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-09-11

Last Inspection

2024-02-02

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$48,679

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $48,679 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

94.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.9% 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

$308,659

Current Penalty Amount

$146,037

Penalty Reduction

52.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $162,622 from the initial assessment of $308,659. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 17 5.5
Total Penalty $146,037 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $48,679 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Channel Fish Processing CO., INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($146,037 here).

Cacique Foods LLC $148,242 TX Crystal Finishing Systems, INC. $149,615 WI Metalico Buffalo, INC. $149,748 NY Scrap Masters, INC. $152,710 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Atlas Steel Products CO. 3 insp. Twinsburg, OH C&F Enterprises 3 insp. Newport News, VA Westport Seafood INC 3 insp. Westport, WA Grainland Cooperative 3 insp. Eureka, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Garden State Bulb Company
Vineland, NJ
0 inspections $0
Marco Trucking, Inc.
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
Salmon Processors LLC
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Lenovo
Morrisville, NC
0 inspections $0
AFG Distribution
Asheville, NC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Channel Fish Processing CO., 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 Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Channel Fish Processing CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 3 inspections, including 16 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 Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. have? ▼
Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $146,037.
How many OSHA inspections has Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. had? ▼
Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-09-11 and the most recent on 2024-02-02. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Channel Fish Processing CO., INC.? ▼
Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. has been assessed $146,037 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $308,659 (a 52.7% reduction).
Does Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Channel Fish Processing CO., 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 Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Channel Fish Processing CO., 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 Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Channel Fish Processing CO., INC. ranks #958 (the top 1% 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 Channel Fish Processing CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Channel Fish Processing CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $146,037 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (16.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Marco Trucking, Inc. in Tampa, FL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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