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Sea Watch International, LTD

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sea Watch International, LTD ranks #1,339 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 17 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty71% serious
$117,174
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#1,339
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sea Watch International, LTD in New Bedford, MA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $117,174. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sea Watch International, LTD 7 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,339 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, B.W. Grinding CO. in Lyons, OH is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $117,355 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
70.6%
of violations were serious
#1,339
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Sea Watch International, LTD compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sea Watch International, LTD runs far above peers (7.4x 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

$117,174 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($117,174) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $117,174 $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 Sea Watch International, LTD.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.02.715.328.040.653.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSFC GLOBAL SUPPLY CH…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15READING TRUCK BODY, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 29ARCOS INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14JERSEY SHORE STEEL C…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 16LB STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11ARCONICS DAVENPORT W…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9THE WESTERN SUGAR CO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 50BENADA ALUMINUM PROD…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 51PACIFIC MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12ROCKFORD TOOLCRAFT, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11RDG GROUP, INC.; BFG…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 35WOOD FIBERS INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 50GLOBE METALLURGICAL,…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22VIKING CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22KIRCHHOFF VAN-ROB INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26HIGHLAND BAKING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9MARINE METAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5SOURCECUT INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19ERIE WOOD PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 35CERSOSIMO LUMBER COM…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19Sea Watch Internatio…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17
Sea Watch International, LTD has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Sea Watch International, LTD in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Sea Watch International, LTD sits at penalty rank #733 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($117,174 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $117,174 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Sea Watch International, LTD Compares

Sea Watch International, LTD's 2.43 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 far above peers (7.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2014-01-16

Last Inspection

2020-08-04

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,739

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $16,739 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

70.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

29.4% 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

$214,684

Current Penalty Amount

$117,174

Penalty Reduction

45.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$117,174

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $97,510 from the initial assessment of $214,684. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
3

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Sea Watch International, LTD compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sea Watch International, LTD Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $117,174 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,739 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sea Watch International, LTD, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($117,174 here).

Agri Star Meat and Poultry LLC $117,210 IA Noah's Ark Processors, LLC $117,089 NE Ifco Systems North America INC. $117,270 TX B.W. Grinding CO. $117,355 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

SFC Global Supply Chain, INC. 7 insp. Salina, KS Reading Truck Body, LLC 7 insp. Reading, PA Arcos Industries, LLC 7 insp. Mount Carmel, PA Jersey Shore Steel Company 7 insp. Jersey Shore, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Agri Star Meat and Poultry LLC
Postville, IA
11 inspections $117,210
Noah's Ark Processors, LLC
Hastings, NE
5 inspections $117,089
Ifco Systems North America INC.
San Antonio, TX
6 inspections $117,270
B.W. Grinding CO.
Lyons, OH
4 inspections $117,355
SK Battery America INC.
Commerce, GA
9 inspections $116,981

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What to do with this record

Use Sea Watch International, LTD's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Sea Watch International, LTD against Agri Star Meat and Poultry LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Sea Watch International, LTD's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Sea Watch International, LTD also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Sea Watch International, LTD safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sea Watch International, LTD's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 17 violations across 7 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sea Watch International, LTD have? ▼
Sea Watch International, LTD has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $117,174.
How many OSHA inspections has Sea Watch International, LTD had? ▼
Sea Watch International, LTD has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-16 and the most recent on 2020-08-04. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sea Watch International, LTD? ▼
Sea Watch International, LTD has been assessed $117,174 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $214,684 (a 45.4% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Sea Watch International, LTD have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sea Watch International, LTD has 12 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.
Has Sea Watch International, LTD been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sea Watch International, LTD, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Sea Watch International, LTD operate in? ▼
Sea Watch International, LTD 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.
What should I do if Sea Watch International, LTD owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Sea Watch International, LTD owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Sea Watch International, LTD rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sea Watch International, LTD ranks #1,339 (the top 1% 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 Sea Watch International, LTD's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sea Watch International, LTD's total OSHA penalty of $117,174 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.4x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, B.W. Grinding CO. in Lyons, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $117,355 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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