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Ingalls Shipbuilding

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ingalls Shipbuilding ranks #74,457 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 13 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,244
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
13
OSHA inspections
#74,457
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,244. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases 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 Ingalls Shipbuilding 13 times over 8 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in just 3 violations, averaging 0.2 per inspection - fewer than typical. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,457 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 runs far above peers (5.0x 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, Tyson Foods, INC. in Buena Vista, GA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,244 in current penalties.

0.2
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#74,457
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

A 90/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 13 OSHA inspections (0.2 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 2 WHD cases ($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 Ingalls Shipbuilding compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ingalls Shipbuilding runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$2,244 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Ingalls Shipbuilding.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both12.913.01313.013.1016.53349.566OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGRAY METAL SOUTH CEN…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 42POLY-AMERICA L.P., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 14VERMEER MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 11MARTINREA JONESVILLE…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 21OSCEOLA FOODS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 15ALLEN HARIM FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 50CLEMENS FOOD GROUP, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 22DIDION MILLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 63ASPEN AEROGELS RHODE…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 13CATERPILLAR INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 8LOZIER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 15FINCH PAPER LLC, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 21ARCELORMITTAL BURNS …, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 9NASSCO, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 5HOME MARKET FOODS, I…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 38SINTEL INC, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 43THE LION BREWERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 31ZF AXLE DRIVES MARYS…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 19AK STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 47CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 47Ingalls Shipbuilding, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 3
Ingalls Shipbuilding has 13 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Ingalls Shipbuilding in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ingalls Shipbuilding ranks #29,128 at $2,244 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $2,244 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Ingalls Shipbuilding Compares

Ingalls Shipbuilding's 0.23 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 well below peers (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

13

First Inspection

2016-03-03

Last Inspection

2023-10-11

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$173

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 13 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.2 violations per visit. That's $173 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$18,775

Current Penalty Amount

$2,244

Penalty Reduction

88.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,244

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,531 from the initial assessment of $18,775. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
3

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Ingalls Shipbuilding Industry Avg
Inspections 13 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $2,244 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $173 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,244 here).

Tyson Foods, INC. $2,244 GA Crown Technical Systems $2,245 CA Glenair INC $2,245 CA PLD Pallets INC $2,245 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (13 inspections here).

Gray Metal South Central, INC. 13 insp. Humboldt, TN Poly-America L.P. 13 insp. Grand Prairie, TX Vermeer Manufacturing Company 13 insp. Pella, IA Martinrea Jonesville LLC 13 insp. Jonesville, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tyson Foods, INC.
Buena Vista, GA
3 inspections $2,244
Mrs. Rios Corn Products
San Angelo, TX
0 inspections $0
Crown Technical Systems
Fontana, CA
2 inspections $2,245
Glenair INC
Glendale, CA
2 inspections $2,245
PLD Pallets INC
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $2,245

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Ingalls Shipbuilding against Tyson Foods, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Ingalls Shipbuilding's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding 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 Ingalls Shipbuilding safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ingalls Shipbuilding's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 13 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ingalls Shipbuilding have? ▼
Ingalls Shipbuilding has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,244.
How many OSHA inspections has Ingalls Shipbuilding had? ▼
Ingalls Shipbuilding has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-03 and the most recent on 2023-10-11. This averages 0.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ingalls Shipbuilding? ▼
Ingalls Shipbuilding has been assessed $2,244 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,775 (a 88.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Ingalls Shipbuilding have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ingalls Shipbuilding 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.
Has Ingalls Shipbuilding been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Ingalls Shipbuilding, 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 Ingalls Shipbuilding operate in? ▼
Ingalls Shipbuilding 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 Ingalls Shipbuilding owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Ingalls Shipbuilding 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 2 cases.
Where does Ingalls Shipbuilding rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ingalls Shipbuilding ranks #74,457 (the lower half 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 Ingalls Shipbuilding's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ingalls Shipbuilding's total OSHA penalty of $2,244 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tyson Foods, INC. in Buena Vista, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,244 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 13 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.