Manufacturing · Wadmalaw Island, SC

Marine Propulsion, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Marine Propulsion, INC. ranks #43,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty45% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,520
OSHA penalties: 22
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #43,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Marine Propulsion, INC. in Wadmalaw Island, SC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Marine Propulsion, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Duffens Optical in Topeka, KS is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,522 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection: 45.5%
of violations were serious: #43,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Marine Propulsion, INC.

$7,520
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Marine Propulsion, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,520 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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 Marine Propulsion, INC..

Marine Propulsion, INC. has 2 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.

Marine Propulsion, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Marine Propulsion, INC. sits at penalty rank #18,890 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($7,520 assessed).

How Marine Propulsion, INC. Compares

Marine Propulsion, INC.'s 11.00 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 runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-12-05

Last Inspection

2012-12-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,760

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $3,760 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

45.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

54.5% 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

$14,000

Current Penalty Amount

$7,520

Penalty Reduction

46.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,480 from the initial assessment of $14,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Marine Propulsion, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	22	8.0
Total Penalty	$7,520	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,760	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,520 here).

Dreampak, LLC $7,520 WI Diamond Chrome Plating INC $7,520 MI Haven Steel Products INC $7,519 KS Duffens Optical $7,522 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated 2 insp. Clinton, NC Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC 2 insp. Pineland, TX Yesco, LLC. 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV PCC Structurals - Groton 2 insp. Groton, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dreampak, LLC

New Berlin, WI

3 inspections $7,520

Diamond Chrome Plating INC

Howell, MI

4 inspections $7,520

Haven Steel Products INC

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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 Marine Propulsion, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Marine Propulsion, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Marine Propulsion, INC. have? ▼

Marine Propulsion, INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,520.

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

Marine Propulsion, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-05 and the most recent on 2012-12-05. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.

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

Marine Propulsion, INC. has been assessed $7,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,000 (a 46.3% reduction).

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

Yes. Marine Propulsion, INC. has 10 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 Marine Propulsion, INC. operate in? ▼

Marine Propulsion, 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 Marine Propulsion, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Marine Propulsion, INC. ranks #43,281 (the upper 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 Marine Propulsion, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Marine Propulsion, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,520 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, Duffens Optical in Topeka, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,522 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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