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Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair ranks #23,397 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$15,410
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,397
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair in Galveston, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,410. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,397 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Global Steering Systems, LLC in Watertown, CT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,401 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#23,397
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,410 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFEDERAL MOGUL IGNITI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PITMAN FAMILY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PSC CUSTOM LP DBA JA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DOYLE EQUIPMENT MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38RED HEAD BRASS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17G.A. WINTZER AND SON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NATIONAL WOOD PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GUNZE PLASTICS & ENG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CABINETWORKS GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EXCEL TOOL & MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PURITY SERVICES INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TIGER ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15JAMES R. GLIDEWELL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NUTIVA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6REN.FRCH DOORS&SASH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28POWER FLAME, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BON APPETIT DANISH, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CORONADO STONE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25SUNNY LANE FOODS AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PACTIV LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Gulf Copper DRY Dock…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair ranks #11,109 at $15,410 current penalty.

How Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair Compares

Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-10-03

Last Inspection

2023-04-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,705

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $7,705 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$15,861

Current Penalty Amount

$15,410

Penalty Reduction

2.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $451 from the initial assessment of $15,861. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $15,410 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,705 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,410 here).

Amanda Bent Bolt CO. $15,405 OH Chenango Valley Technologies INC. $15,416 NY Thunderstone Manufacturing $15,402 NE Global Steering Systems, LLC $15,401 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Federal Mogul Ignition, LLC. 2 insp. Cambridge, OH Pitman Family Farms 2 insp. Chowchilla, CA PSC Custom LP DBA Jarco 2 insp. Salem, IL Doyle Equipment Manufacturing CO. 2 insp. Quincy, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Amanda Bent Bolt CO.
Logan, OH
3 inspections $15,405
Chenango Valley Technologies INC.
Sherburne, NY
3 inspections $15,416
AAON Coil Products, Inc.
Longview, TX
0 inspections $0
Thunderstone Manufacturing
Lincoln, NE
2 inspections $15,402
Global Steering Systems, LLC
Watertown, CT
2 inspections $15,401

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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 Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair have? ▼
Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,410.
How many OSHA inspections has Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair had? ▼
Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-10-03 and the most recent on 2023-04-06. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair? ▼
Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair has been assessed $15,410 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,861 (a 2.8% reduction).
What industry does Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair operate in? ▼
Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair 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 Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair ranks #23,397 (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 Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gulf Copper DRY Dock & Rig Repair's total OSHA penalty of $15,410 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Global Steering Systems, LLC in Watertown, CT is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,401 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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