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Manufacturing · Kodiak, AK

East West Seafoods LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), East West Seafoods LLC ranks #456 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty84% serious
$218,703
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#456
of 99,447 penalized employers

East West Seafoods LLC in Kodiak, AK has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $218,703. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected East West Seafoods LLC 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 32 violations, averaging 10.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #456 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 27 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Twin Rivers Paper Company in Madawaska, ME is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $220,489 in current penalties.

10.7
violations per inspection
84.4%
of violations were serious
#456
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How East West Seafoods LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows East West Seafoods LLC runs far above peers (13.9x 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

$218,703 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 ($218,703) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $218,703 $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is East West Seafoods LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0015.530.946.461.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAPLEGROVE GLUTEN FR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 52HEIDELBERG MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SWISS AMERICAN CDMO …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CORBITT MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21FULLER INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AA FOUNDRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 59DEB EL FOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27MAGIC PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SWIFT INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21GRADALL INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SCHWABE NORTH AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CLAREMONT FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WINPAK HEAT SEAL COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PACTIV LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BLUE BELL CREAMERIES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FARLEY'S & SATHERS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15INTERPRINT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TH FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CABOT COACH BUILDERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20HOLLINGSWORTH & VOSE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4East West Seafoods LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32
East West Seafoods LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 32 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

East West Seafoods LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, East West Seafoods LLC sits at penalty rank #265 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($218,703 assessed).

How East West Seafoods LLC Compares

East West Seafoods LLC's 10.67 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (13.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-01-29

Last Inspection

2022-07-18

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$72,901

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 10.7 violations per visit. That's $72,901 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

27

Serious

84.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

6.3% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

9.4% 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

$218,703

Current Penalty Amount

$218,703

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How East West Seafoods LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric East West Seafoods LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 32 8.0
Total Penalty $218,703 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $72,901 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for East West Seafoods LLC, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($218,703 here).

Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. $219,407 OH Hasa, INC. $217,560 CA Tampa Bay Fisheries, INC. $217,291 FL Hostess Brands, LLC $220,330 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Maplegrove Gluten Free Foods MFG INC 3 insp. Chino, CA Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC 3 insp. Middlebranch, OH Swiss American Cdmo LLC 3 insp. Carrollton, TX Corbitt Manufacturing Company 3 insp. Paragould, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mahle Engine Components USA, INC.
McConnelsville, OH
7 inspections $219,407
Hasa, INC.
Santa Clarita, CA
3 inspections $217,560
Tampa Bay Fisheries, INC.
Dover, FL
7 inspections $217,291
Hostess Brands, LLC
Columbus, GA
4 inspections $220,330
Twin Rivers Paper Company
Madawaska, ME
5 inspections $220,489

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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 East West Seafoods LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, East West Seafoods LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 3 inspections, including 27 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does East West Seafoods LLC have? ▼
East West Seafoods LLC has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 27 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $218,703.
How many OSHA inspections has East West Seafoods LLC had? ▼
East West Seafoods LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-29 and the most recent on 2022-07-18. This averages 10.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for East West Seafoods LLC? ▼
East West Seafoods LLC has been assessed $218,703 in current OSHA penalties.
Does East West Seafoods LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. East West Seafoods LLC has 27 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 East West Seafoods LLC operate in? ▼
East West Seafoods LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does East West Seafoods LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, East West Seafoods LLC ranks #456 (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 East West Seafoods LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
East West Seafoods LLC's total OSHA penalty of $218,703 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (13.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Twin Rivers Paper Company in Madawaska, ME is a similar manufacturing employer with $220,489 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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