Wholesale Trade · Dutch Harbor, AK

Trident Seafoods Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Trident Seafoods Corporation ranks #4,392 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 29 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty48% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$55,664
OSHA penalties: 25
Violations cited: 29
OSHA inspections: #4,392
of 99,447 penalized employers

Trident Seafoods Corporation in Dutch Harbor, AK has been the subject of 29 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $55,664. 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 29 times over 16 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 0.9 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,392 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 runs far above peers (14.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Martinek Grain & Bins, INC. in Greenville, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $55,691 in current penalties.

0.9
violations per inspection: 48.0%
of violations were serious: #4,392
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 77/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 29 OSHA inspections (0.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Trident Seafoods Corpo…

$55,664
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Trident Seafoods Corporation runs far above peers (6.1x 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

$55,664 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Trident Seafoods Corporation.

Trident Seafoods Corporation has 29 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Trident Seafoods Corporation in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Trident Seafoods Corporation sits at penalty rank #163 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($55,664 assessed).

How Trident Seafoods Corporation Compares

Trident Seafoods Corporation's 0.86 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 far above peers (6.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-02-07

Last Inspection

2026-02-24

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,919

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 29 inspections over 16 years, averaging 0.9 violations per visit. That's $1,919 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

48.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

4.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

48.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$91,199

Current Penalty Amount

$55,664

Penalty Reduction

39.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $35,535 from the initial assessment of $91,199. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Trident Seafoods Corporation compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Trident Seafoods Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	29	2.0
Violations	25	5.5
Total Penalty	$55,664	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,919	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade 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 ($55,664 here).

Martinek Grain & Bins, INC. $55,691 TX American Industrial Sales LLC $55,613 WI Maxyield Cooperative $55,550 IA Discount Trophy & CO., INC. $55,354 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (29 inspections here).

Titan Tire Corporation 18 insp. Des Moines, IA Leelanau Fruit Company 15 insp. Suttons Bay, MI Sunsweet Growers, INC 15 insp. Yuba City, CA Taylor Farms Pacific INC. 15 insp. Tracy, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Martinek Grain & Bins, INC.

Greenville, TX

3 inspections $55,691

American Industrial Sales LLC

Berlin, WI

7 inspections $55,613

International Cellars LLC

Sterling, VA

0 inspections $0

F.W. Webb (Queensbury NY 16)

2 inspections $55,550

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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 25 violations across 29 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade 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 25 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $55,664.

How many OSHA inspections has Trident Seafoods Corporation had? ▼

Trident Seafoods Corporation has had 29 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-07 and the most recent on 2026-02-24. This averages 0.9 violations per inspection.

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

Trident Seafoods Corporation has been assessed $55,664 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $91,199 (a 39.0% reduction).

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

Yes. Trident Seafoods Corporation has 12 serious violations, and 1 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 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 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 #4,392 (the top 5% 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 $55,664 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (6.1x the average). The employer has 29 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Martinek Grain & Bins, INC. in Greenville, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $55,691 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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