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Wholesale Trade · Cordova, AK

Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC ranks #21,539 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 36 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty86% serious
$16,643
OSHA penalties
36
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#21,539
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC in Cordova, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 36 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,643. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 36 violations, averaging 18.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,539 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 31 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, Earle M. Jorgensen Company in Lithonia, GA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,630 in current penalties.

18.0
violations per inspection
86.1%
of violations were serious
#21,539
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 36 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (18.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$16,643 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARGILL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GOLDEN VALLEY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HOME DECORATORS COLL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HI-WAY DISTRIBUTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INFRA-METALS CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BUCKLEY BROS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WIN WASTE INNOVATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONTAINER LIFE CYCLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SYSCO PHILADELPHIA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OVERSEAS TRADING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLIANCE AG & GRAIN,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTURION STONE OF O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ASTEROID AUTO SALVAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHERN METALS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FLUORECYCLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RECLAIM SYNERGY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22FRITO-LAY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STEEL TECHNOLOGIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WEIR CHEVROLET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MOE'S WHOLESALE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Ocean Beauty Seafood…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36
Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 36 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.

Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC ranks #1,012 at $16,643 current penalty.

How Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC Compares

Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC's 18.00 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 (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-23

Last Inspection

2013-07-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

18.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,322

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 18.0 violations per visit. That's $8,322 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

31

Serious

86.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

5.6% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$54,475

Current Penalty Amount

$16,643

Penalty Reduction

69.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $37,832 from the initial assessment of $54,475. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 36 5.5
Total Penalty $16,643 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,322 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,643 here).

United Fruit and Produce CO. $16,648 MO Earle M. Jorgensen Company $16,630 GA Hydrite Chemical Company $16,663 WI Roofers Mart, INC. DBA Roofers Mart Exterior Building Products $16,599 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cargill INC. 2 insp. Council Bluffs, IA Golden Valley INC. 2 insp. Rozel, KS Home Decorators Collection Warehouse 2 insp. Mexico, MO HI-Way Distributing CORP. of America 2 insp. Barberton, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Fruit and Produce CO.
Saint Louis, MO
4 inspections $16,648
Earle M. Jorgensen Company
Lithonia, GA
2 inspections $16,630
Triple B Corporation
Anchorage, AK
5 inspections $16,626
Hydrite Chemical Company
Oshkosh, WI
5 inspections $16,663
McKesson Speciality
Memphis, TN
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 36 violations across 2 inspections, including 31 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 Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC have? ▼
Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC has 36 OSHA violations on record, including 31 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,643.
How many OSHA inspections has Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC had? ▼
Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-23 and the most recent on 2013-07-23. This averages 18.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC? ▼
Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC has been assessed $16,643 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,475 (a 69.4% reduction).
Does Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC has 31 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 Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC operate in? ▼
Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC 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 Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC ranks #21,539 (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 Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC's total OSHA penalty of $16,643 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Earle M. Jorgensen Company in Lithonia, GA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $16,630 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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