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Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP ranks #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty60% serious
$21,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP in Salisbury, MD has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Gold Creek Processing, LLC in Gainesville, GA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,000 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$21,000 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.88.214.520.827.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA-BRITE PLATING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SUOMINEN US HOLDINGS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22NIDRA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26ARCELORMITTAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21AMTECH SOUTHEAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TENNECO-WALKER MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10COSMEC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SHERMAN ROTO TANK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20STELLA-JONES CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3APEL CONSTRUCTION SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TORCH STEEL PROCESSI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ARSENAL COMMUNICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14GA RICHARDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ADVANTAGE SALES & SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CUMAR INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16UFP MOULTRIE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4EXTRUSIONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CALLAWAY FARMS MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26MAF INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INDIAN RIVER BEVERAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Chesapeake Shipbuild…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP sits at penalty rank #8,028 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($21,000 assessed).

How Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP Compares

Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP's 1.67 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-09-30

Last Inspection

2026-01-13

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $7,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$33,149

Current Penalty Amount

$21,000

Penalty Reduction

36.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,149 from the initial assessment of $33,149. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $21,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,000 here).

Tolleson Lumber Company, INC. $21,000 GA McCarthy Tires $21,000 PA Avery Abrasives, INC $21,000 CT Gold Creek Processing, LLC $21,000 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

A-Brite Plating Company 3 insp. Cleveland, OH Suominen US Holdings, INC. 3 insp. Green Bay, WI Nidra LLC 3 insp. Chesapeake, VA Arcelormittal 3 insp. Vinton, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tolleson Lumber Company, INC.
Perry, GA
2 inspections $21,000
McCarthy Tires
Somerset, PA
2 inspections $21,000
Avery Abrasives, INC
Trumbull, CT
2 inspections $21,000
Gold Creek Processing, LLC
Gainesville, GA
2 inspections $21,000
Slidematic Acquisition, LLC DBA Slidematic Products
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $21,000

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What to do with this record

Use Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP'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 Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP have? ▼
Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP had? ▼
Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-09-30 and the most recent on 2026-01-13. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP? ▼
Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP has been assessed $21,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,149 (a 36.6% reduction).
Does Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP has 3 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 Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP operate in? ▼
Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP 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 Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP ranks #16,622 (the top quarter 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 Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chesapeake Shipbuilding CORP's total OSHA penalty of $21,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gold Creek Processing, LLC in Gainesville, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $21,000 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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