Manufacturing · Charleston, SC

Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. ranks #19,401 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty64% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$18,300
OSHA penalties: 22
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #19,401
of 99,447 penalized employers

Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. in Charleston, SC has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,401 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Magna Electric Vehicle Structures in Saint Clair, MI is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $18,300 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection: 63.6%
of violations were serious: #19,401
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$18,300
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$18,300 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC..

Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. sits at penalty rank #9,309 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($18,300 assessed).

How Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. Compares

Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC.'s 5.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-02-13

Last Inspection

2016-01-05

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $4,575 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

63.6% of total

Willful

4.5% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

31.8% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$35,600

Current Penalty Amount

$18,300

Penalty Reduction

48.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,300 from the initial assessment of $35,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	22	8.0
Total Penalty	$18,300	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,575	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC., both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,300 here).

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream $18,300 CA Clarion Bathware $18,300 PA Magna Electric Vehicle Structures $18,300 MI Itt Aerospace Controls LLC $18,300 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Sanoh America, INC. 4 insp. Findlay, OH Holz Rubber Company, INC. 4 insp. Lodi, CA Kinze Manufacturing, INC. 4 insp. Williamsburg, IA Union Metal Corporation 4 insp. Canton, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream

Bakersfield, CA

2 inspections $18,300

Clarion Bathware

Marble, PA

4 inspections $18,300

Magna Electric Vehicle Structures

Saint Clair, MI

7 inspections $18,300

Itt Aerospace Controls LLC

Valencia, CA

2 inspections $18,300

Peet's Coffee, INC.

Alameda, CA

4 inspections $18,300

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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 Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 4 inspections, including 14 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 Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. have? ▼

Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,300.

How many OSHA inspections has Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. had? ▼

Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-13 and the most recent on 2016-01-05. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC.? ▼

Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. has been assessed $18,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,600 (a 48.6% reduction).

Does Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. has 14 serious violations, 1 willful 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 Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. operate in? ▼

Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. 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 Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC. ranks #19,401 (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 Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Coastal Marine Enterprises, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,300 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Magna Electric Vehicle Structures in Saint Clair, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,300 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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