OSHA Inspection: TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORPORATION

Issued

2026-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9457.00 · Current $6620.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9):The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch.  Trident Seafoods C/P Starbound, Maintenance Shop: On or about February 23, 2026,  the employer did not ensure that adjustable tongue for the right-side grinding wheel of the Palmgren 10" Bench Grinder Model No: 82101A used by employee(s) was installed and adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one fourth inch. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to projectile and/or amputation hazard(s).  OSHA Instruction: Shipyard Employment "Tool Bag" Directive - CPL 02-00-162 allows for the applicability of 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) in the ship building and ship repair industry.

Issued

2026-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9457.00 · Current $6620.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1918.22(e): The employer did not provide a net or other suitable protection where the gangway overhung the water so that there was danger of employees falling between the ship and the dock.  Trident Seafoods C/P Starbound: On or about February 23, 2026, the employer did not provide suitable net protection to prevent employee(s) from receiving serious injury in that there was a significant gap in the net where the gangway overhung the water.