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National Steel and Ship Building CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), National Steel and Ship Building CO ranks #16,169 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$21,450
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#16,169
of 99,447 penalized employers

National Steel and Ship Building CO in San Diego, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on National Steel and Ship Building CO: 6 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,169 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, May Cabinets Inc. in Glassboro, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#16,169
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (0.7 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 National Steel and Ship Building CO 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

$21,450 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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 National Steel and Ship Building CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0013.426.840.253.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDILLMAN EQUIPMENT, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23ADIENT US LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4CHALLENGE MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18CRYSTAL ICE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23BOSTON BRIDGE & STEE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16DESERT LUMBER - US L…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19THIELE TANNING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24AIRPARK PLASTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 48CHICAGO METAL ROLLED…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18VIGOR ALASKA SEWARD,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15THE OKONITE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6MICRO GAUGE INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5LEAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0GESTAMP WEST VIRGINI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0AJM PACKAGING CORP, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31TRANE U.S. INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4BREMER MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24NATURE'S BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15BASIC FOOD FLAVORS, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 51National Steel and S…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4
National Steel and Ship Building CO has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

National Steel and Ship Building CO in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, National Steel and Ship Building CO ranks #7,858 at $21,450 current penalty.

How National Steel and Ship Building CO Compares

National Steel and Ship Building CO's 0.67 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

6

First Inspection

2010-05-10

Last Inspection

2010-11-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $3,575 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$30,580

Current Penalty Amount

$21,450

Penalty Reduction

29.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,130 from the initial assessment of $30,580. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How National Steel and Ship Building CO compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric National Steel and Ship Building CO Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $21,450 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,575 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for National Steel and Ship Building CO, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,450 here).

Bic Manufacturing INC. $21,450 OH Neenah Foundry $21,450 WI AL-Corn Clean Fuel $21,450 MN W R Vermillion Company, INC. $21,449 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Dillman Equipment, INC. 6 insp. Prairie Du Chien, WI Adient US LLC 6 insp. Athens, TN Challenge Manufacturing Company DBA Black River Stamping & Automation 6 insp. Holland, MI Crystal Ice Company, Incorporated 6 insp. New Bedford, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bic Manufacturing INC.
Euclid, OH
2 inspections $21,450
Neenah Foundry
Neenah, WI
4 inspections $21,450
AL-Corn Clean Fuel
Claremont, MN
3 inspections $21,450
W R Vermillion Company, INC.
Springfield, MO
2 inspections $21,449
May Cabinets Inc.
Glassboro, NJ
0 inspections $0

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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 National Steel and Ship Building CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, National Steel and Ship Building CO's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 6 inspections, including 3 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 National Steel and Ship Building CO have? ▼
National Steel and Ship Building CO has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,450.
How many OSHA inspections has National Steel and Ship Building CO had? ▼
National Steel and Ship Building CO has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-10 and the most recent on 2010-11-23. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for National Steel and Ship Building CO? ▼
National Steel and Ship Building CO has been assessed $21,450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,580 (a 29.9% reduction).
Does National Steel and Ship Building CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. National Steel and Ship Building CO 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.
What industry does National Steel and Ship Building CO operate in? ▼
National Steel and Ship Building CO 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 National Steel and Ship Building CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, National Steel and Ship Building CO ranks #16,169 (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 National Steel and Ship Building CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
National Steel and Ship Building CO's total OSHA penalty of $21,450 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, May Cabinets Inc. in Glassboro, NJ 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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