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Wholesale Trade · Wrangell, AK

Trident Seafoods Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Trident Seafoods Corporation ranks #10,618 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 35 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty69% serious
$29,860
OSHA penalties
35
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#10,618
of 99,447 penalized employers

Trident Seafoods Corporation in Wrangell, AK has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,860. 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 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 35 violations, averaging 11.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,618 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Colonial Staffing Company in Vineland, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.7
violations per inspection
68.6%
of violations were serious
#10,618
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 35 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (11.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Trident Seafoods Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Trident Seafoods Corporation runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$29,860 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Trident Seafoods Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.009.218.427.636.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCONTAINER LIFE CYCLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SIMPLE LIFE RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12AFP LOGISTICS & SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22UNITED RECYCLING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9FOWLER EQUITY EXCHANGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FPT CANTON LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ALRO STEEL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FCA US LLC MOPAR SHE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0STERICYCLE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FOREMOST FOODS INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12JMF COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PEPSICO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BELLE TIRE DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CARDINAL HEALTH INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MASTRONARDI PRODUCE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CARDINAL HEALTH, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BUNGE NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GORDON FOOD SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DEMAKES ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CONRAD INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17Trident Seafoods Cor…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35
Trident Seafoods Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 35 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 #440 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($29,860 assessed).

How Trident Seafoods Corporation Compares

Trident Seafoods Corporation's 11.67 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 well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-06-27

Last Inspection

2012-06-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,953

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.7 violations per visit. That's $9,953 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

68.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

31.4% 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

$86,225

Current Penalty Amount

$29,860

Penalty Reduction

65.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $56,365 from the initial assessment of $86,225. 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 3 2.0
Violations 35 5.5
Total Penalty $29,860 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,953 $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 ($29,860 here).

Borrmann Metal Center $29,835 CA Hearthside Food Solutions LLC $29,950 MN Dixie Plywood Company of Tampa, INC. $29,750 FL Scranton Equity Exchange $30,000 ND

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Container Life Cycle Management LLC 3 insp. Oak Creek, WI Simple Life Recycling LLC 3 insp. Rochester, NH Afp Logistics & Service 3 insp. Windsor Locks, CT United Recycling INC. 3 insp. Morrow, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borrmann Metal Center
Burbank, CA
3 inspections $29,835
Hearthside Food Solutions LLC
Willmar, MN
5 inspections $29,950
Colonial Staffing Company
Vineland, NJ
0 inspections $0
Dixie Plywood Company of Tampa, INC.
Gibsonton, FL
2 inspections $29,750
Industrial Plastic Recycling Inc.
South Holland, IL
0 inspections $0

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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 35 violations across 3 inspections, including 24 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 35 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,860.
How many OSHA inspections has Trident Seafoods Corporation had? ▼
Trident Seafoods Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-27 and the most recent on 2012-06-27. This averages 11.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Trident Seafoods Corporation? ▼
Trident Seafoods Corporation has been assessed $29,860 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $86,225 (a 65.4% reduction).
Does Trident Seafoods Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Trident Seafoods Corporation has 24 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 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 #10,618 (the top quarter 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 $29,860 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Colonial Staffing Company in Vineland, NJ is a similar wholesale trade 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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