Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Dutch Harbor, AK

North Star Fishing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), North Star Fishing Company ranks #8,222 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 10 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty20% serious
$35,856
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#8,222
of 99,447 penalized employers

North Star Fishing Company in Dutch Harbor, AK has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,856. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected North Star Fishing Company 7 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,222 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bobby Nelson Farms in Live Oak, FL is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#8,222
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 69/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How North Star Fishing Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows North Star Fishing Company runs far above peers (10.4x 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

$35,856 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is North Star Fishing Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0014.228.442.556.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJENNIE-O-TURKEY STOR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 31CAL FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3STS RANCH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2AG FORCE LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6DOLE FRESH VEGETABLE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2EMPIRE FARM LABOR CO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0MOONLIGHT PACKING CO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11TORRES FARM LABOR CO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6WONDERFUL PISTACHIOS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9SHARPE HOLDINGS INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 54LARA LABOR CONTRACTORS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7K N BERRY FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1CREEKSIDE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7SETTON PISTACHIO OF …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19STAHLBUSH ISLAND FAR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24VAN GRONINGEN & SONS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4LION FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11WASHINGTON BULB CO INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24GIUMARRA VINEYARDS C…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10North Star Fishing C…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10
North Star Fishing Company has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 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 Star Fishing Company in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, North Star Fishing Company ranks #117 at $35,856 current penalty.

How North Star Fishing Company Compares

North Star Fishing Company's 1.43 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (10.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2019-02-06

Last Inspection

2026-02-25

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,122

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 7 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $5,122 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$45,796

Current Penalty Amount

$35,856

Penalty Reduction

21.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,940 from the initial assessment of $45,796. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How North Star Fishing Company compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric North Star Fishing Company Industry Avg
Inspections 7 1.4
Violations 10 2.4
Total Penalty $35,856 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,122 $2,537

Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for North Star Fishing Company, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,856 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

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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 North Star Fishing Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, North Star Fishing Company's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 10 violations across 7 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does North Star Fishing Company have?
North Star Fishing Company has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,856.
How many OSHA inspections has North Star Fishing Company had?
North Star Fishing Company has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-06 and the most recent on 2026-02-25. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for North Star Fishing Company?
North Star Fishing Company has been assessed $35,856 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $45,796 (a 21.7% reduction).
Does North Star Fishing Company have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. North Star Fishing Company has 2 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 Star Fishing Company operate in?
North Star Fishing Company operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 114111). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does North Star Fishing Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, North Star Fishing Company ranks #8,222 (the top 10% 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 Star Fishing Company's safety record compare to industry average?
North Star Fishing Company's total OSHA penalty of $35,856 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (10.4x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bobby Nelson Farms in Live Oak, FL is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting 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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