Manufacturing · Whittier, AK

Whittier Seafood LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Whittier Seafood LLC ranks #1,445 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 93 violations across 9 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty82% serious
$111,593
OSHA penalties
93
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#1,445
of 99,447 penalized employers

Whittier Seafood LLC in Whittier, AK has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 93 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $111,593. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Whittier Seafood LLC 9 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 93 violations, averaging 10.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,445 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 76 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 (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Crystal Finishing Systems, INC. in Mosinee, WI is another manufacturing employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $111,732 in current penalties.

10.3
violations per inspection
81.7%
of violations were serious
#1,445
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 93 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (10.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Whittier Seafood LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Whittier Seafood LLC runs far above peers (7.1x 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

$111,593 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($111,593) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $111,593 $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Whittier Seafood LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.99.099.09.1024.448.873.297.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNYRSTAR CLARKSVILLE …, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 67CREE, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 18GE TRANSPORTATION LO…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 2AUTONEUM NORTH AMERI…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 20UNITED ROTARY BRUSH …, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 25LUXOTTICA GROUP, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 29APPLIED MOLDING TECH…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 27IMPACT CONFECTIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 17U.S. COTTON LLC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 24STOUGHTON TRAILERS, …, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 12KEYMARK CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 20CORSAIR ENGINEERING,…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 13HOUSTON REFINING, LP, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 19ASHLEY FURNITURE IND…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 55INTERTAPE POLYMER C…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 40ASH PALLET MANAGEMEN…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 21STELLANTIS FCA US LL…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 3TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 14TEN OAKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 8SCHREIBER FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 1Whittier Seafood LLC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 93
Whittier Seafood LLC has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 93 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.

Whittier Seafood LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Whittier Seafood LLC sits at penalty rank #787 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($111,593 assessed).

How Whittier Seafood LLC Compares

Whittier Seafood LLC's 10.33 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 (7.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2017-06-26

Last Inspection

2023-07-14

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,399

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 9 inspections over 6 years, averaging 10.3 violations per visit. That's $12,399 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

76

Serious

81.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

4.3% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

14.0% 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

$186,205

Current Penalty Amount

$111,593

Penalty Reduction

40.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $74,612 from the initial assessment of $186,205. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Whittier Seafood LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Whittier Seafood LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 9 2.6
Violations 93 8.0
Total Penalty $111,593 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,399 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Whittier Seafood LLC, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Whittier Seafood LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Whittier Seafood LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Whittier Seafood LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 93 violations across 9 inspections, including 76 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 Whittier Seafood LLC have?
Whittier Seafood LLC has 93 OSHA violations on record, including 76 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $111,593.
How many OSHA inspections has Whittier Seafood LLC had?
Whittier Seafood LLC has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-26 and the most recent on 2023-07-14. This averages 10.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Whittier Seafood LLC?
Whittier Seafood LLC has been assessed $111,593 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $186,205 (a 40.1% reduction).
Does Whittier Seafood LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Whittier Seafood LLC has 76 serious violations, and 4 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 Whittier Seafood LLC operate in?
Whittier Seafood LLC 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 Whittier Seafood LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Whittier Seafood LLC ranks #1,445 (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 Whittier Seafood LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Whittier Seafood LLC's total OSHA penalty of $111,593 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.1x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crystal Finishing Systems, INC. in Mosinee, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $111,732 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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