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Manufacturing · Pinellas Park, FL

Blacktip Boatworks LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Blacktip Boatworks LLC ranks #2,843 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty71% serious
$74,118
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,843
of 99,447 penalized employers

Blacktip Boatworks LLC in Pinellas Park, FL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $74,118. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Blacktip Boatworks LLC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,843 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Komatsu America CORP. in Peoria, IL is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $74,150 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
70.8%
of violations were serious
#2,843
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Blacktip Boatworks LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Blacktip Boatworks LLC runs well above peers (4.7x 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

$74,118 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($74,118) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $74,118 $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 Blacktip Boatworks LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.415.73044.358.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38PURE POWER TECHNOLOG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13JEFFERSON COUNTY TIM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56FIC AMERICA CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15TRICON TIMBER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32NIBCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NATIONAL MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14STEELCAD INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19CLEARSPAN COMPONENTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11H & S MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SUMMIT CORPORATION O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COFFEYVILLE SEKTAM INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VALMET, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6H & D PALLETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21RIVERS METAL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ALLIED CONCRETE PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12LARIAT STEEL DESIGN,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23USA PRODUCTION PARTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15HARPER TRUCKS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Blacktip Boatworks LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24
Blacktip Boatworks LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Blacktip Boatworks LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Blacktip Boatworks LLC ranks #1,482 at $74,118 current penalty.

How Blacktip Boatworks LLC Compares

Blacktip Boatworks LLC's 8.00 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 well above peers (4.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-03-16

Last Inspection

2025-02-19

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$24,706

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $24,706 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

70.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

12.5% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$74,118

Current Penalty Amount

$74,118

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Blacktip Boatworks LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Blacktip Boatworks LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 24 8.0
Total Penalty $74,118 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $24,706 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Blacktip Boatworks LLC, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($74,118 here).

Shasta Beverages, INC. $74,105 CA Kuehne Chemical CO., INC. $74,136 NJ Komatsu America CORP. $74,150 IL C. L. Hauthaway & Sons CORP. $74,009 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Packaging Corporation of America 3 insp. Tomahawk, WI Pure Power Technologies, LLC 3 insp. Waukesha, WI Jefferson County Timber, LLC 3 insp. Fayette, MS Fic America CORP. 3 insp. Bloomingdale, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gator Stamping International, INC.
Sarasota, FL
10 inspections $74,120
Shasta Beverages, INC.
Hayward, CA
5 inspections $74,105
Kuehne Chemical CO., INC.
Kearny, NJ
3 inspections $74,136
Komatsu America CORP.
Peoria, IL
7 inspections $74,150
C. L. Hauthaway & Sons CORP.
LYNN, MA
3 inspections $74,009

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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 Blacktip Boatworks LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Blacktip Boatworks LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 3 inspections, including 17 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 Blacktip Boatworks LLC have? ▼
Blacktip Boatworks LLC has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $74,118.
How many OSHA inspections has Blacktip Boatworks LLC had? ▼
Blacktip Boatworks LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-03-16 and the most recent on 2025-02-19. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Blacktip Boatworks LLC? ▼
Blacktip Boatworks LLC has been assessed $74,118 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Blacktip Boatworks LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Blacktip Boatworks LLC has 17 serious violations, and 3 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 Blacktip Boatworks LLC operate in? ▼
Blacktip Boatworks LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336612). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Blacktip Boatworks LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Blacktip Boatworks LLC ranks #2,843 (the top 5% 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 Blacktip Boatworks LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Blacktip Boatworks LLC's total OSHA penalty of $74,118 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Komatsu America CORP. in Peoria, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $74,150 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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