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Wholesale Trade · Newark, NJ

Ocean Seafood Depot INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ocean Seafood Depot INC. ranks #50,768 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
$5,880
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#50,768
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ocean Seafood Depot INC. in Newark, NJ 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: $5,880. 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 Seafood Depot INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #50,768 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 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, The Steel Works, LLC in Granite City, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,880 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#50,768
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • 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.

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How Ocean Seafood Depot INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ocean Seafood Depot INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$5,880 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ocean Seafood Depot INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDEE PACKAGING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16HANSEN'S TRUCK SALVA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7D.B.E. MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ABC METAL RECYCLING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20EXETER-IVANHOE CITRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19WAYNE COUNTY FRUIT S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CAPTAIN MARDEN'S SEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILL STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MANHATTAN BEER DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4POLYMER CONCENTRATES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FRESH THYME FARMERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RESERVE MARINE TERMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HARDWARE RESOURCES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HERITAGE USED CAR AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EMPIRE SENECA RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CAMBRIDGE STREET MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOUTH TEXAS MOULDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AGRO-JAL FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ACME SCRAP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HERITAGE EQUIPMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Ocean Seafood Depot …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Ocean Seafood Depot INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Seafood Depot INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Ocean Seafood Depot INC. is the #2,452 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($5,880).

How Ocean Seafood Depot INC. Compares

Ocean Seafood Depot INC.'s 2.50 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-06-02

Last Inspection

2019-12-09

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,940

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,940 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

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

$8,400

Current Penalty Amount

$5,880

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,520 from the initial assessment of $8,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Ocean Seafood Depot INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ocean Seafood Depot INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $5,880 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,940 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ocean Seafood Depot INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,880 here).

Battaglia Distributing CORP., INC. $5,880 IL The Steel Works, LLC $5,880 IL American Sewer Parts & Cleaning, INC. $5,880 WI Severy Cooperative Association $5,880 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dee Packaging Solutions, INC. 2 insp. Wilmington, DE Hansen's Truck Salvage, INC. 2 insp. Omaha, NE D.B.E. Manufacturing and Supply, LLC 2 insp. Greeley, CO Abc Metal Recycling, LLC 2 insp. Columbus, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Battaglia Distributing CORP., INC.
Chicago, IL
6 inspections $5,880
The Steel Works, LLC
Granite City, IL
2 inspections $5,880
American Sewer Parts & Cleaning, INC.
Menomonee Falls, WI
2 inspections $5,880
Severy Cooperative Association
Severy, KS
3 inspections $5,880
Ims Georgia Steel
Atlanta, GA
2 inspections $5,880

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What to do with this record

Use Ocean Seafood Depot INC.'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 Seafood Depot INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ocean Seafood Depot 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 Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ocean Seafood Depot INC. have? ▼
Ocean Seafood Depot INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,880.
How many OSHA inspections has Ocean Seafood Depot INC. had? ▼
Ocean Seafood Depot INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-02 and the most recent on 2019-12-09. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ocean Seafood Depot INC.? ▼
Ocean Seafood Depot INC. has been assessed $5,880 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,400 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Ocean Seafood Depot INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ocean Seafood Depot 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.
What industry does Ocean Seafood Depot INC. operate in? ▼
Ocean Seafood Depot INC. 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 Seafood Depot INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ocean Seafood Depot INC. ranks #50,768 (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 Ocean Seafood Depot INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ocean Seafood Depot INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,880 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Steel Works, LLC in Granite City, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $5,880 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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