Manufacturing · Marion, VA

General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. ranks #15,329 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty44% serious
$22,417
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#15,329
of 99,447 penalized employers

General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. in Marion, VA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,417. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,329 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Irwindale Poultry in Baldwin Park, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#15,329
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 64/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.8 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 General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$22,417 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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 General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0014.228.342.556.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPHOENIX PRODUCTS COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 54WALBRO LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33HBD / THERMOID, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13DUREZ CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10SOUTHEASTERN PROVISI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29FORD MOTOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6PRINSCO, INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28SUPERIOR STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8GOOD FOODS GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CANBERRA CORP., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11MANISTIQUE PAPERS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21SARTORIUS STEDIM FIL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19CADON ACQUISITIONS L…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13AMERICAN MACHINE & M…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14DIDION ETHANOL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2R&N MANUFACTURING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18BASF CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1THOR MOTOR COACH INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12ALLIED INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31J & B WOOD CUSTOMIZING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7General Dynamics Mis…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9
General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. is the #7,478 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($22,417).

How General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. Compares

General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC.'s 1.80 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 (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2023-11-30

Last Inspection

2026-02-09

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,483

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $4,483 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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

$35,830

Current Penalty Amount

$22,417

Penalty Reduction

37.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,413 from the initial assessment of $35,830. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $22,417 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,483 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,417 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

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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 General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 5 inspections, including 4 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 General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. have?
General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,417.
How many OSHA inspections has General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. had?
General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-11-30 and the most recent on 2026-02-09. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC.?
General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. has been assessed $22,417 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,830 (a 37.4% reduction).
Does General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. has 4 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 General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. operate in?
General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336413). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC. ranks #15,329 (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 General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
General Dynamics Mission Systems, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $22,417 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Irwindale Poultry in Baldwin Park, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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