PETER PAN SEAFOODS INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PETER PAN SEAFOODS INC — a manufacturing facility located at 181 PORT MOLLER AVE, COLD BAY, AK 99571 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-08-21.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $20,000.00 is more than 2.3× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311711). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within AK, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 13,118 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,612.78.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 12, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 2, 2018. Of the 10 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 cumulative penalty of $20,000.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $2,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for this remote seafood processing facility reveals a systemic breakdown in emergency preparedness and life-safety protocols, particularly concerning hazardous atmospheres and fire response. The cluster of serious violations under 29 CFR 1910.134 indicates that management failed to implement a functional respiratory