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Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair ranks #10,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 17 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty53% serious
$30,163
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#10,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,163. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair 6 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bocar US, INC. in Tanner, AL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $30,166 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
52.9%
of violations were serious
#10,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 49/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$30,163 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.01.410.21927.836.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIPS OF SANFORD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5FARMERS PRIDE INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11GLOBAL PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31DOW MACHINE CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16BAE SYSTEMS SOUTHEAS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14BDG WRAP-TITE, INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19MERCER FORGE CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16QUICK CABLE CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13MATERIAL HANDLING TE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 35TYSON FRESH MEATS INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5OWENS CORNING FIBERG…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3FCC (NORTH CAROLINA)…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20HORMEL FOODS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13DUREX INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6SPRAYTEK INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27RADI'S CUSTOM WOODWO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23PALLETONE OF MAINE, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6PACTIV LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6CRESTWOOD INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8WHIRLEY INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7Bae Systems Norfolk …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17
Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 17 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair is the #5,190 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($30,163).

How Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair Compares

Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair's 2.83 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2011-07-25

Last Inspection

2022-07-22

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,027

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $5,027 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

52.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

47.1% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$62,341

Current Penalty Amount

$30,163

Penalty Reduction

51.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $32,178 from the initial assessment of $62,341. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $30,163 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,027 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,163 here).

Campbell Soup Supply Company LLC $30,163 OH R-Tech Tool & Machine, INC. $30,162 KS Bocar US, INC. $30,166 AL Sti Granite and Marble, LLC $30,159 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Mips of Sanford, LLC 6 insp. Sanford, FL Farmers Pride Incorporated 6 insp. Fredericksburg, PA Global Plastics, INC. 6 insp. Perris, CA Dow Machine Corporation 6 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Campbell Soup Supply Company LLC
Napoleon, OH
8 inspections $30,163
R-Tech Tool & Machine, INC.
Wamego, KS
4 inspections $30,162
Bocar US, INC.
Tanner, AL
2 inspections $30,166
Sti Granite and Marble, LLC
San Antonio, TX
4 inspections $30,159
Mechanical Rubber Company, INC.
Warwick, NY
3 inspections $30,167

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 17 violations across 6 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair have? ▼
Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,163.
How many OSHA inspections has Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair had? ▼
Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-25 and the most recent on 2022-07-22. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair? ▼
Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair has been assessed $30,163 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $62,341 (a 51.6% reduction).
Does Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair has 9 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair operate in? ▼
Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336611). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair ranks #10,431 (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bae Systems Norfolk Ship Repair's total OSHA penalty of $30,163 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bocar US, INC. in Tanner, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $30,166 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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