Establishment profile
NORTHERN WIND, INC.
16 HASSEY STREET, NEW BEDFORD, MA, 02740
311710 — Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
EIN 042986914
Summary
NORTHERN WIND, INC. has accumulated 41 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 26 years of recorded history, with $76,229 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 81 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NORTHERN WIND, 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
88% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 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 · 24 citations in this view · $67,056 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $5,605 | May 2012 | Nov 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 2 | 2 | $4,506 | Oct 2009 | Feb 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 2 | 2 | $3,966 | Oct 2000 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B04 | 2 | 2 | — | Oct 2009 | Feb 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $7,500 | Feb 2021 | Feb 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 F02 I | 1 | 1 | $7,500 | Feb 2021 | Feb 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 III A | 1 | 1 | $3,750 | Feb 2021 | Feb 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C04 | 1 | 1 | $3,528 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | $3,528 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $3,528 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 H01 | 1 | 1 | $3,528 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 D04 VII | 1 | 1 | $3,528 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | $3,528 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 C01 | 1 | 1 | $2,749 | May 2012 | May 2012 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $2,520 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 G01 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Feb 2021 | Feb 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,512 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B05 | 1 | 1 | $1,260 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B02 | 1 | 1 | $1,260 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 G05 | 1 | 1 | $1,260 | Oct 2009 | Oct 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 most other employers in NAICS 3117 within MA. Peer group: 81 employers. This establishment has 41 OSHA violations; peer median is 7.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 53 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 NORTHERN WIND, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2009 | CHAIN,CAUGHT BY,SPROCKETFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 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 NORTHERN WIND, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NORTHERN WIND, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MA — for NORTHERN WIND, 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 NORTHERN WIND, 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.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-CA-255996 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2020 | Apr 2020 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
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 NORTHERN WIND, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NORTHERN WIND, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · $72,000 in assessed penalties.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NORTHERN WIND INC. 75 MACARTHUR BLVD · NEW BEDFORD, MA, 02740 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 1 | $72,000 | Jun 2005 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
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 NORTHERN WIND, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-18 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $3,315 | |
| 2020-08-07 | Referral | 7 | 7 | $25,000 | |
| 2011-12-14 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $2,749 | |
| 2011-12-14 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $2,290 | |
| 2009-05-04 | Accident | 27 | 23 | $42,000 | |
| 2004-11-05 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $438 | |
| 2000-10-05 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $438 | |
| 1999-10-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in seafood product preparation and packaging within MA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SEA WATCH INTERNATIONAL, LTDNEW BEDFORD — 3 federal enforcement records
- PIER FISH COMPANY INC.NEW BEDFORD — 2 federal enforcement records
- RAW SEA FOODS, INC.FALL RIVER — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORTH COAST SEAFOODS, CORPNEW BEDFORD — 2 federal enforcement records
- THE ATLANTIC RED CRAB CO. LLCNEW BEDFORD — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN PELAGIC GROUP, LLCNEW BEDFORD — 2 federal enforcement records
- GORTON'S INC.GLOUCESTER — 2 federal enforcement records
- IPSWICH MARITIME PRODUCTSIPSWICH — 1 federal enforcement record
- M & B SEA PRODUCTS, INC.NEW BEDFORD — 1 federal enforcement record
- TICHON SEAFOOD CORPORATIONNEW BEDFORD — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NORTHERN WIND, 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 NORTHERN WIND, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- NORTHERN WIND, INC. has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 41 violations and $76,229.3 in total penalties.
- How does NORTHERN WIND, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- NORTHERN WIND, INC. operates in the seafood product preparation and packaging industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5. NORTHERN WIND, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 3.6.
- Has NORTHERN WIND, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving NORTHERN WIND, INC..