BLOUNT FINE FOOD
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BLOUNT FINE FOOD — a fish and seafood merchant wholesalers facility located at 630 CURRAND ROAD, FALL RIVER, MA 02720 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $150,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-08-20.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $150,000.00 is more than 28.9× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424460). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 30, 2026 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 2, 2026. Of the 6 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $25,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement record for this Fall River facility reveals a profound systemic breakdown in Process Safety Management (
This facility's $150,000 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424460 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $26,168.
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What OSHA violations was BLOUNT FINE FOOD cited for?
BLOUNT FINE FOOD received 6 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $150,000.00. The inspection opened on 2025-08-20.
How much was BLOUNT FINE FOOD fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $150,000.00 against BLOUNT FINE FOOD in FALL RIVER, MA. Average per citation: $25,000.00.
Is BLOUNT FINE FOOD a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BLOUNT FINE FOOD has a risk score of 28 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $150,000.00 is above the industry average.