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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Coupeville, WA

Penn Cove Shellfish LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Penn Cove Shellfish LLC ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,500
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Penn Cove Shellfish LLC in Coupeville, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Penn Cove Shellfish LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Morado, Guadalupe FLC in Lake Placid, FL is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Penn Cove Shellfish LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Penn Cove Shellfish LLC 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

$1,500 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Penn Cove Shellfish LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHILLANDALE FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JOE BROOKS LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PETROCCO FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KERN RIDGE GROWERS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CEJA-REYES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VALADAO DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CISNEROS AG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PAUL HARRIS FARMS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DANIEL AND SON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JAMES G GARCIA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KEITH PEASTER FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOERFLER FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MIKE JENSEN FARMS, LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0THE PANELLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0F.A. MAGGIORI AND SONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PRIELIPP FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GREINER'S GREEN ACRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MENDOZA BROS HARVEST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ARTURO GODINEZ ANGUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MARTIN GRAJEDA DBA G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Penn Cove Shellfish …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Penn Cove Shellfish LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Penn Cove Shellfish LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Penn Cove Shellfish LLC ranks #1,428 at $1,500 current penalty.

How Penn Cove Shellfish LLC Compares

Penn Cove Shellfish LLC's 1.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-18

Last Inspection

2012-01-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $750 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$1,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Penn Cove Shellfish LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Penn Cove Shellfish LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $1,500 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $750 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Penn Cove Shellfish LLC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,500 here).

Chandler Ginning Company $1,500 AZ Lucky Farms INC $1,500 CA David Te Velde Dairy $1,500 CA Country Dairy INC. $1,500 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hillandale Farms 2 insp. Hicksville, OH Joe Brooks Logging 2 insp. Carthage, MS Petrocco Farms, INC. 2 insp. Brighton, CO Kern Ridge Growers, INC. 2 insp. Lamont, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Acosta Labor Services LLC-Yuba City Camp
Yuba City, CA
0 inspections $0
Chandler Ginning Company
Casa Grande, AZ
2 inspections $1,500
Morado, Guadalupe FLC
Lake Placid, FL
0 inspections $0
Beef Northwest Feeders LLC
Quincy, WA
2 inspections $1,500
Lucky Farms INC
Redlands, CA
2 inspections $1,500

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What to do with this record

Use Penn Cove Shellfish 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 Penn Cove Shellfish LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Penn Cove Shellfish LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Penn Cove Shellfish LLC have? ▼
Penn Cove Shellfish LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Penn Cove Shellfish LLC had? ▼
Penn Cove Shellfish LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-18 and the most recent on 2012-01-30. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Penn Cove Shellfish LLC? ▼
Penn Cove Shellfish LLC has been assessed $1,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Penn Cove Shellfish LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Penn Cove Shellfish LLC 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 Penn Cove Shellfish LLC operate in? ▼
Penn Cove Shellfish LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 114112). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Penn Cove Shellfish LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Penn Cove Shellfish LLC ranks #81,555 (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 Penn Cove Shellfish LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Penn Cove Shellfish LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,500 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Morado, Guadalupe FLC in Lake Placid, 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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