Westward Seafoods Safety Record

Dutch Harbor, AK · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 03/06/2025

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Westward Seafoods in Dutch Harbor, Alaska has 94 workplace safety violations across 23 inspections, with 66 classified as serious and $134,581 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1992 to 2025.

Westward Seafoods in Dutch Harbor, Alaska has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Westward Seafoods among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

66 of the 94 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $134,581 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Alaska workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.1 Westward Seafoods violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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7 Violations (5 yr)
15 Inspections (5 yr)
5 Serious (5 yr)
$31,265 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 94 violations, $134,581 in penalties across 23 inspections
94 Total Violations
23 Total Inspections
66 Total Serious
$134,581 Total Penalties
Serious?
5 ($31,265)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($0)
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 2010
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (20 total) since 2002
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 2015
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 2010
1910.0244 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2015
Violations decreased 95% over the past 5 years (4 recent vs 75 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $206,520 in penalties for Westward Seafoods, later reduced to $134,581 — a 35% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
20 citations $18,769
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
8 citations $21,109
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
6 citations $1,706
1910.0023 Ladders
6 citations $3,944
1910.0244 OSHA Standard
3 citations $28,074

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Westward Seafoods in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/06/2025 Planned? Dutch Harbor, AK 0 $0
03/06/2025 Planned? Dutch Harbor, AK 0 $0
03/04/2025 Planned? Dutch Harbor, AK 0 $0
03/04/2025 Follow-Up? Dutch Harbor, AK 0 $0
03/04/2025 Planned? Dutch Harbor, AK 1 $9,045
10/08/2024 Referral? Dutch Harbor, AK 1 $0
02/15/2024 Planned? Dutch Harbor, AK 0 $0
02/15/2024 Planned? Dutch Harbor, AK 1 $6,914
03/01/2023 Planned? Dutch Harbor, AK 0 $0
03/01/2023 Programmed Related? Dutch Harbor, AK 1 $6,188
02/28/2023 Programmed Related? Dutch Harbor, AK 0 $0
04/08/2022 Planned? Dutch Harbor, AK 0 $0
04/02/2021 Referral? Dutch Harbor, AK 1 $0
04/01/2021 Planned? Dutch Harbor, AK 2 $9,118
04/01/2021 Planned? Dutch Harbor, AK 0 $0
03/12/2019 Referral? Dutch Harbor, AK 5 $64,296
02/02/2015 Programmed Related? Dutch Harbor, AK 30 $9,181
02/02/2015 Planned? Dutch Harbor, AK 20 $18,736
02/07/2013 Planned? Dutch Harbor, AK 3 $4,896
10/11/2011 Referral? Dutch Harbor, AK 1 $1,381
03/16/2010 Planned? Dutch Harbor, AK 11 $1,688
02/21/2002 Unprogrammed Related? Dutch Harbor, AK 2 $1,138
08/27/1992 Complaint? Dutch Harbor, AK 15 $2,000

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