WESTERN SEA INC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WESTERN SEA INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at M/V WESTERN SEA-SEWARD HARBOR, NORTH DOCK, SEWARD, AK 99664 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 27 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,010.00. The inspection case was opened on 1990-05-08.

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.

State Context: Within AK, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 13,118 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,612.78.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 27 citations spanning 7 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 June 18, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 23, 1990. Of the 27 total citations, 15 (56%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $8,010.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.