Manufacturing · Dutch Harbor, AK

Westward Seafoods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Westward Seafoods, INC. ranks #2,236 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 73 violations across 18 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty86% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$86,153
OSHA penalties: 73
Violations cited: 18
OSHA inspections: #2,236
of 99,447 penalized employers

Westward Seafoods, INC. in Dutch Harbor, AK has been the subject of 18 OSHA workplace inspections and 73 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $86,153. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Westward Seafoods, INC. 18 times over 11 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 73 violations, averaging 4.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,236 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 63 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 far above peers (7.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Don Lee Farms in Inglewood, CA is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $86,190 in current penalties.

4.1
violations per inspection: 86.3%
of violations were serious: #2,236
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 31/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 73 violations across 18 OSHA inspections (4.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Westward Seafoods, INC.

$86,153
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Westward Seafoods, INC. runs far above peers (5.5x 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

$86,153 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 Westward Seafoods, INC..

Westward Seafoods, INC. has 18 OSHA inspections on record and 73 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.

Westward Seafoods, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Westward Seafoods, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,173 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($86,153 assessed).

How Westward Seafoods, INC. Compares

Westward Seafoods, INC.'s 4.06 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 (5.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-02-02

Last Inspection

2026-02-26

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,786

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 18 inspections over 11 years, averaging 4.1 violations per visit. That's $4,786 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

86.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

1.4% of total

Other-Than-Serious

12.3% 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

$185,314

Current Penalty Amount

$86,153

Penalty Reduction

53.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $99,161 from the initial assessment of $185,314. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Westward Seafoods, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	18	2.6
Violations	73	8.0
Total Penalty	$86,153	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,786	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($86,153 here).

Flemish Master Weavers $86,160 ME JSL Foods, INC. $86,180 CA Don Lee Farms $86,190 CA RP Baking, LLC $86,220 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (18 inspections here).

Seaboard Foods, LLC 18 insp. Guymon, OK Daehan Solution Nevada, LLC. 18 insp. Fernley, NV Keystone Consolidated Industries, INC. 18 insp. Peoria, IL Fincantieri Marine Group, LLC 18 insp. Sturgeon Bay, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Flemish Master Weavers

Sanford, ME

3 inspections $86,160

JSL Foods, INC.

Lincoln Heights, CA

4 inspections $86,180

Don Lee Farms

Inglewood, CA

5 inspections $86,190

RP Baking, LLC

Harrison, NJ

5 inspections $86,220

Henderson Stamping & Production, INC.

Henderson, TN

11 inspections $86,250

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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 Westward Seafoods, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Westward Seafoods, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 73 violations across 18 inspections, including 63 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 Westward Seafoods, INC. have? ▼

Westward Seafoods, INC. has 73 OSHA violations on record, including 63 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $86,153.

How many OSHA inspections has Westward Seafoods, INC. had? ▼

Westward Seafoods, INC. has had 18 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-02 and the most recent on 2026-02-26. This averages 4.1 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Westward Seafoods, INC.? ▼

Westward Seafoods, INC. has been assessed $86,153 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $185,314 (a 53.5% reduction).

Does Westward Seafoods, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Westward Seafoods, INC. has 63 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 Westward Seafoods, INC. operate in? ▼

Westward Seafoods, INC. 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 Westward Seafoods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Westward Seafoods, INC. ranks #2,236 (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 Westward Seafoods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Westward Seafoods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $86,153 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.5x the average). The employer has 18 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Don Lee Farms in Inglewood, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $86,190 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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