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Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC. ranks #261 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 51 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty59% serious
$292,358
OSHA penalties
51
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#261
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC. in Radford, VA has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 51 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $292,358. 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 Ordnance Systems, INC. 10 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 51 violations, averaging 5.1 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #261 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 30 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 (3.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Thompson Hardwoods, INC. in Hazlehurst, GA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $292,674 in current penalties.

5.1
violations per inspection
58.8%
of violations were serious
#261
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 16/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 51 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (5.1 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 Ordnance Systems, INC. runs far above peers (18.5x 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

$292,358 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($292,358) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $292,358 $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 Ordnance Systems, INC..

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Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC. has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 51 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 Ordnance Systems, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC. sits at penalty rank #160 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($292,358 assessed).

How Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC. Compares

Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC.'s 5.10 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 far above peers (18.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2016-06-13

Last Inspection

2025-03-06

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$29,236

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 10 inspections over 9 years, averaging 5.1 violations per visit. That's $29,236 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

30

Serious

58.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

2.0% of total

20

Other-Than-Serious

39.2% 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

$422,918

Current Penalty Amount

$292,358

Penalty Reduction

30.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $130,560 from the initial assessment of $422,918. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.6
Violations 51 8.0
Total Penalty $292,358 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $29,236 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($292,358 here).

Great Lakes Polymer Technologies LLC $292,421 KS Thompson Hardwoods, INC. $292,674 GA Fram Group Operations LLC $292,749 OH Republic Engineered Products INC. $295,950 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Acme Foundry, INC. 10 insp. Coffeyville, KS Magnesium Products of America INC 10 insp. Eaton Rapids, MI Taylor Farms New England, INC. 10 insp. North Kingstown, RI Mueller CO. LLC 10 insp. Decatur, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Great Lakes Polymer Technologies LLC
Kingman, KS
4 inspections $292,421
Thompson Hardwoods, INC.
Hazlehurst, GA
3 inspections $292,674
Fram Group Operations LLC
Greenville, OH
6 inspections $292,749
Republic Engineered Products INC.
Lorain, OH
2 inspections $295,950
Birdsboro Kosher Farms Corporation
Birdsboro, PA
11 inspections $286,096

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What to do with this record

Use Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Ordnance Systems, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 51 violations across 10 inspections, including 30 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 Ordnance Systems, INC. have? ▼
Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC. has 51 OSHA violations on record, including 30 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $292,358.
How many OSHA inspections has Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC. had? ▼
Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC. has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-13 and the most recent on 2025-03-06. This averages 5.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC.? ▼
Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC. has been assessed $292,358 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $422,918 (a 30.9% reduction).
Does Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC. has 30 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Ordnance Systems, INC. operate in? ▼
Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325920). 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 Ordnance Systems, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC. ranks #261 (the top 1% 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 Ordnance Systems, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bae Systems Ordnance Systems, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $292,358 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (18.5x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Thompson Hardwoods, INC. in Hazlehurst, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $292,674 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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