Manufacturing · Akutan, AK

Trident Seafoods Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Trident Seafoods Corporation ranks #389 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 66 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty56% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$242,247
OSHA penalties: 66
Violations cited: 11
OSHA inspections: #389
of 99,447 penalized employers

Trident Seafoods Corporation in Akutan, AK has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 66 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $242,247. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Trident Seafoods Corporation 11 times over 11 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 66 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #389 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 37 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 (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Smart Cabinetry in New Paris, IN is another manufacturing employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $6,300 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection: 56.1%
of violations were serious: #389
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 66 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Trident Seafoods Corpo…

$242,247
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Trident Seafoods Corporation runs far above peers (15.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$242,247 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Trident Seafoods Corporation.

Trident Seafoods Corporation has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 66 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.

Trident Seafoods Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Trident Seafoods Corporation ranks #223 at $242,247 current penalty.

How Trident Seafoods Corporation Compares

Trident Seafoods Corporation's 6.00 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 (15.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-10-26

Last Inspection

2022-09-12

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$22,022

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 11 inspections over 11 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $22,022 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

56.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

16.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$863,815

Current Penalty Amount

$242,247

Penalty Reduction

72.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $621,568 from the initial assessment of $863,815. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Trident Seafoods Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Trident Seafoods Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	11	2.6
Violations	66	8.0
Total Penalty	$242,247	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$22,022	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($242,247 here).

JBS Green Bay, INC. $241,906 WI Kewaunee Fabrications, L.L.C. $241,539 WI STX Beef Company, LLC $243,554 TX International Technical Coatings, INC. $243,565 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

Ivex Protective Packaging INC. 11 insp. Sidney, OH Senesco Marine, LLC 11 insp. North Kingstown, RI All American Poly Corporation 11 insp. Piscataway, NJ Koch Foods of Cincinnati LLC 11 insp. Fairfield, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

7 inspections $241,906

Valtierra Poultry

Hacienda Heights, CA

0 inspections $0

Kewaunee Fabrications, L.L.C.

Kewaunee, WI

3 inspections $241,539

STX Beef Company, LLC

Corpus Christi, TX

4 inspections $243,554

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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 Trident Seafoods Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Trident Seafoods Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 66 violations across 11 inspections, including 37 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 Trident Seafoods Corporation have? ▼

Trident Seafoods Corporation has 66 OSHA violations on record, including 37 serious, 0 willful, and 11 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $242,247.

How many OSHA inspections has Trident Seafoods Corporation had? ▼

Trident Seafoods Corporation has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-26 and the most recent on 2022-09-12. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Trident Seafoods Corporation? ▼

Trident Seafoods Corporation has been assessed $242,247 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $863,815 (a 72.0% reduction).

Does Trident Seafoods Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Trident Seafoods Corporation has 37 serious violations, and 11 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 Trident Seafoods Corporation operate in? ▼

Trident Seafoods Corporation 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.

Where does Trident Seafoods Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Trident Seafoods Corporation ranks #389 (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 Trident Seafoods Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Trident Seafoods Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $242,247 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (15.4x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Smart Cabinetry in New Paris, IN is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,300 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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