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Svendsen Bros Fish INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Svendsen Bros Fish INC ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$5,000
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Svendsen Bros Fish INC in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Svendsen Bros Fish INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,488 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 Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, NBC Distributors, LLC in Worcester, MA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,000 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Svendsen Bros Fish INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Svendsen Bros Fish INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$5,000 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Svendsen Bros Fish INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.56.59.512.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU. S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RITCHIE TRUCKING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CALIFORNIA YACHT SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ASCENT BATTERY SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW PENN MOTOR EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DEARWESTER GRAIN SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOLLINGSWORTH LOGIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CEVA FREIGHT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FLAGLER COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LA TOURANGELLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHEASTERN FUEL TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CANALES TRANSPORTATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUMMIT AVIATION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SHIPTECH AMERICA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2APA LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAL MART DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CEDAR TOWING AND AUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRIMARINE/TEUILA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EL AERO SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Svendsen Bros Fish INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Svendsen Bros Fish INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Svendsen Bros Fish INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Svendsen Bros Fish INC sits at penalty rank #2,373 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($5,000 assessed).

How Svendsen Bros Fish INC Compares

Svendsen Bros Fish INC's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-29

Last Inspection

2010-10-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $2,500 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$5,000

Current Penalty Amount

$5,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Svendsen Bros Fish INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Svendsen Bros Fish INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 10 3.2
Total Penalty $5,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,500 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Svendsen Bros Fish INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,000 here).

Canales Transportation CORP. $5,000 NY Njdot - Logan Township Movable Bridge $5,000 NJ Aldi, INC. $5,000 NY NBC Distributors, LLC $5,000 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U. S. Postal Service 2 insp. Madison, AL Fedex Ground Package System, INC. 2 insp. Dayton, NJ Ritchie Trucking Service 2 insp. Fresno, CA California Yacht Services 2 insp. Huntington Beach, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aldi, INC.
Tully, NY
5 inspections $5,000
NBC Distributors, LLC
Worcester, MA
2 inspections $5,000
Windigo Logistics, LLC
Fountain, CO
3 inspections $5,000
Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
Des Moines, IA
2 inspections $5,000
J. B. Hunt Transport Services, INC.
Carlisle, PA
3 inspections $5,000

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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 Svendsen Bros Fish INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Svendsen Bros Fish INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Svendsen Bros Fish INC have? ▼
Svendsen Bros Fish INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Svendsen Bros Fish INC had? ▼
Svendsen Bros Fish INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-29 and the most recent on 2010-10-07. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Svendsen Bros Fish INC? ▼
Svendsen Bros Fish INC has been assessed $5,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Svendsen Bros Fish INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Svendsen Bros Fish 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 Svendsen Bros Fish INC operate in? ▼
Svendsen Bros Fish INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488991). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Svendsen Bros Fish INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Svendsen Bros Fish INC ranks #55,488 (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 Svendsen Bros Fish INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Svendsen Bros Fish INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,000 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, NBC Distributors, LLC in Worcester, MA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $5,000 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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