Establishment profile
BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC.
1001 HILTON AVE., BELLINGHAM, WA, 98225
424460 — Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC. has accumulated 25 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $6,240 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 743 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 21 citations in this view · $6,240 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 8001.5030 | 2 | 2 | $700 | May 2009 | Mar 2015 |
| 29 CFR 8064.2028 | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8064.2004 | 1 | 1 | $800 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8001.4020 | 1 | 1 | $800 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8002.803501 | 1 | 1 | $300 | May 2009 | May 2009 |
| 29 CFR 8001.7030 | 1 | 1 | $300 | May 2009 | May 2009 |
| 29 CFR 0240.097501 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | May 2009 | May 2009 |
| 29 CFR 8071.4020 | 1 | 1 | $240 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 29 CFR 8063.0030 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 29 CFR 0270.009001 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Dec 1994 | Dec 1994 |
| 29 CFR 8421.701001 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 29 CFR 8001.4005 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 29 CFR 8003.1050 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 29 CFR 8092.0002 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 29 CFR 8421.200501 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 29 CFR 8421.4005 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 29 CFR 8421.500501 A | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 29 CFR 8421.60050401 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 29 CFR 8003.200501 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8032.0005 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2009 | May 2009 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 4244 within WA. Peer group: 743 employers. This establishment has 25 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in WA — for BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC., not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC. locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 4 cases · 4 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-CA-345467 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2024 | Nov 2024 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-268471 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2020 | Dec 2020 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-205772 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-203674 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2017 | Sep 2017 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009419/4100027985/SALMON FILLETS WILD FRZ PKG-40/1 LB,PACIFIC ROCKFISH FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LBcontract · Last action 2024-05-09$8,817,656
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008716/4100026206/PACIFIC SALAD SHRIMP 350-500 PKG-20/2 LB,PACIFIC SALAD SHRIMP 250-350 PKG-20/2 LBcontract · Last action 2025-09-12$3,589,722
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010846/4100032520/PACIFIC SALAD SHRIMP 350-500 PKG-20/2 LB,PACIFIC SALAD SHRIMP 250-350 PKG-20/2 LBcontract · Last action 2025-07-10$3,275,034
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009419/4100027984/PACIFIC SALAD SHRIMP 350-500 PKG-20/2 LB,PACIFIC SALAD SHRIMP 250-350 PKG-20/2 LBcontract · Last action 2023-11-13$3,026,520
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010295/4100030878/PACIFIC ROCKFISH FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LBcontract · Last action 2025-02-13$2,916,414
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008716/4100026205/PACIFIC ROCKFISH FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LBcontract · Last action 2025-09-12$1,796,477
- Department of Agriculture2000008061/4100024205/PACIFIC SALAD SHRIMP 350-500 PKG-20/2 LBcontract · Last action 2025-07-29$516,465
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 311710 - SEAFOOD PRODUCT PREPARATION AND PACKAGING. Last action: 2025-09-12. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-13 | Planned | 11 | 3 | $840 | |
| 2011-08-29 | Referral | 4 | 3 | $4,000 | |
| 2009-02-19 | Planned | 6 | 5 | $1,200 | |
| 2008-10-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-10-20 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-06-05 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-03-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-10-31 | Referral | 1 | — | $200 | |
| 1972-12-06 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- PACIFIC SEAFOOD COMPANYWOODLAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- HANNEGAN SEAFOODS LLCBELLINGHAM — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC. has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 25 violations and $6,240 in total penalties.
- How does BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC. operates in the fish and seafood merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.