SUPREME ALASKA SEAFOODS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SUPREME ALASKA SEAFOODS, INC. — a seafood product preparation and packaging facility located at M/V EXCELLENCE, DUTCH HARBOR, AK 99692 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 24 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,125.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-01-31.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $23,125.00 is more than 2.7× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311712). 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 24 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 February 21, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 15, 2003. Of the 24 total citations, 8 (33%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $23,125.00 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 $963.54 falls within the standard penalty range.
Conclusion:* Summarize the management failure and the risk to the crew.The enforcement record for Supreme Alaska
This facility's $23,125 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311712 industry in AK. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,674.
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What OSHA violations was SUPREME ALASKA SEAFOODS, INC. cited for?
SUPREME ALASKA SEAFOODS, INC. received 24 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,125.00. The inspection opened on 2003-01-31.
How much was SUPREME ALASKA SEAFOODS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $23,125.00 against SUPREME ALASKA SEAFOODS, INC. in DUTCH HARBOR, AK. Average per citation: $963.54.
Is SUPREME ALASKA SEAFOODS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SUPREME ALASKA SEAFOODS, INC. has a risk score of 26 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $23,125.00 is above the industry average.