Manufacturing · New Bedford, MA

North Coast Seafoods, CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), North Coast Seafoods, CORP ranks #46,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,714
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#46,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

North Coast Seafoods, CORP in New Bedford, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,714. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected North Coast Seafoods, CORP 3 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Great American Snacks, INC. in Nampa, ID is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,715 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#46,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How North Coast Seafoods, CORP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows North Coast Seafoods, CORP runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,714 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is North Coast Seafoods, CORP.

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North Coast Seafoods, CORP has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

North Coast Seafoods, CORP in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: North Coast Seafoods, CORP is the #20,247 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($6,714).

How North Coast Seafoods, CORP Compares

North Coast Seafoods, CORP's 2.67 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-08-24

Last Inspection

2024-04-02

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,238

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 13 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $2,238 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$19,990

Current Penalty Amount

$6,714

Penalty Reduction

66.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,276 from the initial assessment of $19,990. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How North Coast Seafoods, CORP compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric North Coast Seafoods, CORP Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $6,714 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,238 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for North Coast Seafoods, CORP, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Coast Seafoods, CORP safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, North Coast Seafoods, CORP's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does North Coast Seafoods, CORP have?
North Coast Seafoods, CORP has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,714.
How many OSHA inspections has North Coast Seafoods, CORP had?
North Coast Seafoods, CORP has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-24 and the most recent on 2024-04-02. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for North Coast Seafoods, CORP?
North Coast Seafoods, CORP has been assessed $6,714 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,990 (a 66.4% reduction).
Does North Coast Seafoods, CORP have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. North Coast Seafoods, CORP 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 North Coast Seafoods, CORP operate in?
North Coast Seafoods, CORP 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 North Coast Seafoods, CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, North Coast Seafoods, CORP ranks #46,937 (the upper 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 North Coast Seafoods, CORP's safety record compare to industry average?
North Coast Seafoods, CORP's total OSHA penalty of $6,714 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Great American Snacks, INC. in Nampa, ID is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,715 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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