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Retail Trade · Gloucester, MA

J. Turner Seafoods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J. Turner Seafoods, INC. ranks #80,880 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$1,508
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,880
of 99,447 penalized employers

J. Turner Seafoods, INC. in Gloucester, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,508. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected J. Turner Seafoods, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,880 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,104 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Zettler Hardware in Pickerington, OH is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#80,880
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,104
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How J. Turner Seafoods, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows J. Turner Seafoods, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,508 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is J. Turner Seafoods, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMENARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMS VANS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28DOLLAR GENERAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PELHAM & PELHAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HILLTOP SERVICE CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUBURBAN CHEVROLET C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GALLATIN MOTOR COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STOEBNER HOLDINGS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EL RIO GRANDE LATIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ANN & HOPE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BOB FISHER CHEVROLET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WARESTAFF NEW JERSEY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAYNE'S CARPET HUT K…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LEFTHANDER CHASSIS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HERITAGE AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COARSEGOLD MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MACK BROWN, INCORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29RUSTOM AUTOMOTIVE II…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CALISTOGA MINING CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WAL MART ASSOCIATES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3J. Turner Seafoods, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
J. Turner Seafoods, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

J. Turner Seafoods, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: J. Turner Seafoods, INC. is the #2,315 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($1,508). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, J. Turner Seafoods, INC. ranks #6,873 among 8,492 Retail Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($2,104).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,508 OSHA penalties plus $2,104 WHD back wages (58.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How J. Turner Seafoods, INC. Compares

J. Turner Seafoods, INC.'s 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-08-28

Last Inspection

2024-08-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$754

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $754 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,427

Current Penalty Amount

$1,508

Penalty Reduction

72.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$3,612

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,919 from the initial assessment of $5,427. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,104
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,104
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,104

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that J. Turner Seafoods, INC. owed $2,104 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How J. Turner Seafoods, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric J. Turner Seafoods, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 5 1.7
Total Penalty $1,508 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $754 $3,571
View all 12,945 employers in Retail Trade →

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for J. Turner Seafoods, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,508 here).

Suzie's Adult Superstores, INC. $1,509 NV Zayas Comercial INC $1,505 PR Military Deli & Bakery Services, INC. $1,500 NV G/M Business Interiors $1,500 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Menards INC 2 insp. Ionia, MI Ams Vans, INC 2 insp. Norcross, GA Dollar General 2 insp. Aurora, IL Pelham & Pelham, INC. 2 insp. Troy, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bailey's Superstore, Inc.
Fordyce, AR
0 inspections $0
Smoke Alley
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
78 Chevron
Oxford, AL
0 inspections $0
Zettler Hardware
Pickerington, OH
0 inspections $0
Tom's Tire Pros
Abilene, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use J. Turner Seafoods, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare J. Turner Seafoods, INC. against Bailey's Superstore, Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether J. Turner Seafoods, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • J. Turner Seafoods, INC. also carries $2,104 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 J. Turner Seafoods, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, J. Turner Seafoods, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does J. Turner Seafoods, INC. have? ▼
J. Turner Seafoods, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,508.
How many OSHA inspections has J. Turner Seafoods, INC. had? ▼
J. Turner Seafoods, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-08-28 and the most recent on 2024-08-28. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J. Turner Seafoods, INC.? ▼
J. Turner Seafoods, INC. has been assessed $1,508 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,427 (a 72.2% reduction). Additionally, $2,104 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does J. Turner Seafoods, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. J. Turner Seafoods, INC. has 4 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.
Has J. Turner Seafoods, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against J. Turner Seafoods, INC., resulting in $2,104 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does J. Turner Seafoods, INC. operate in? ▼
J. Turner Seafoods, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445220). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if J. Turner Seafoods, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe J. Turner Seafoods, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $2,104 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does J. Turner Seafoods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J. Turner Seafoods, INC. ranks #80,880 (the lower half 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 J. Turner Seafoods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
J. Turner Seafoods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,508 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Zettler Hardware in Pickerington, OH is a similar retail 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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