Wholesale Trade · Narragansett, RI

Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. ranks #23,823 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty70% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$15,130
OSHA penalties: 10
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #23,823
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. in Narragansett, RI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,130. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,823 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Central Steel Supply Company, INC. in Marlborough, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,152 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection: 70.0%
of violations were serious: #23,823
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Dave Handrigan Seafood…

$15,130
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$15,130 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC..

Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. is the #1,130 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($15,130).

How Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. Compares

Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC.'s 5.00 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 (1.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2022-07-22

Last Inspection

2023-07-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,565

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $7,565 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

70.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$21,684

Current Penalty Amount

$15,130

Penalty Reduction

30.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,554 from the initial assessment of $21,684. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	10	5.5
Total Penalty	$15,130	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,565	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC., both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,130 here).

Central Steel Supply Company, INC. $15,152 MA Automated Material Handling $15,158 CT Primo CORP $15,175 CA Badafi Foods LLC $15,078 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Performance Food Group, INC 2 insp. Morristown, TN Conexus Food Solutions LLC 2 insp. Chicago, IL HI-Plains Cooperative Association 2 insp. Grainfield, KS M&M Cooperative 2 insp. Wray, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Brilliance

Boynton Beach, FL

0 inspections $0

Central Steel Supply Company, INC.

Marlborough, MA

2 inspections $15,152

Pinky Footwear

City of Industry, CA

0 inspections $0

Automated Material Handling

Berlin, CT

2 inspections $15,158

Primo CORP

Vernon, CA

2 inspections $15,175

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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 Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. have? ▼

Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,130.

How many OSHA inspections has Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. had? ▼

Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-07-22 and the most recent on 2023-07-19. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC.? ▼

Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. has been assessed $15,130 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,684 (a 30.2% reduction).

Does Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. has 7 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 Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. operate in? ▼

Dave Handrigan 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 Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. ranks #23,823 (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 Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,130 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Central Steel Supply Company, INC. in Marlborough, MA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $15,152 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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