Manufacturing · Pascagoula, MS

Huntington Ingalls Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Huntington Ingalls Incorporated ranks #1,227 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 52 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty83% serious
$124,210
OSHA penalties
52
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#1,227
of 99,447 penalized employers

Huntington Ingalls Incorporated in Pascagoula, MS has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 52 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $124,210. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Huntington Ingalls Incorporated 5 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 52 violations, averaging 10.4 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,227 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 43 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Yakama Forest Products in White Swan, WA is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $124,425 in current penalties.

10.4
violations per inspection
82.7%
of violations were serious
#1,227
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 52 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (10.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Huntington Ingalls Incorporated runs far above peers (7.9x 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

$124,210 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($124,210) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $124,210 $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 Huntington Ingalls Incorporated.

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Huntington Ingalls Incorporated has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 52 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.

Huntington Ingalls Incorporated in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Huntington Ingalls Incorporated is the #678 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($124,210).

Combined federal exposure here: $124,210 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Huntington Ingalls Incorporated Compares

Huntington Ingalls Incorporated's 10.40 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 far above peers (7.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-06-21

Last Inspection

2014-04-15

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$24,842

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 3 years, averaging 10.4 violations per visit. That's $24,842 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

43

Serious

82.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

17.3% 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

$159,300

Current Penalty Amount

$124,210

Penalty Reduction

22.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$124,210

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $35,090 from the initial assessment of $159,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
3

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Huntington Ingalls Incorporated compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Huntington Ingalls Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 52 8.0
Total Penalty $124,210 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $24,842 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Huntington Ingalls Incorporated's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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  • Huntington Ingalls Incorporated also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Huntington Ingalls Incorporated safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Huntington Ingalls Incorporated's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 52 violations across 5 inspections, including 43 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 Huntington Ingalls Incorporated have?
Huntington Ingalls Incorporated has 52 OSHA violations on record, including 43 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $124,210.
How many OSHA inspections has Huntington Ingalls Incorporated had?
Huntington Ingalls Incorporated has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-21 and the most recent on 2014-04-15. This averages 10.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Huntington Ingalls Incorporated?
Huntington Ingalls Incorporated has been assessed $124,210 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $159,300 (a 22.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Huntington Ingalls Incorporated have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Huntington Ingalls Incorporated has 43 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.
Has Huntington Ingalls Incorporated been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Huntington Ingalls Incorporated operate in?
Huntington Ingalls Incorporated 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.
What should I do if Huntington Ingalls Incorporated owes me wages?
If you believe Huntington Ingalls Incorporated owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Huntington Ingalls Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Huntington Ingalls Incorporated ranks #1,227 (the top 1% 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 Huntington Ingalls Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average?
Huntington Ingalls Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $124,210 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.9x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Yakama Forest Products in White Swan, WA is a similar manufacturing employer with $124,425 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 5 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.