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Manufacturing · San Diego, CA

National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), National Steel and Shipbuilding Company ranks #3,119 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty67% serious
$70,000
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#3,119
of 99,447 penalized employers

National Steel and Shipbuilding Company in San Diego, CA has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $70,000. 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 Shipbuilding Company: 10 inspections in 2 years, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,119 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, US Pipe and Foundry Company in Bessemer, AL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $70,000 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#3,119
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 81/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (0.6 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 Shipbuilding Company runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$70,000 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($70,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $70,000 $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 Shipbuilding Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.910.01010.010.1028.456.785.1113.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTENNECO AUTOMOTIVE O…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 108PLAID ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24UNITED STATES SEAFOO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 16DIETZ & WATSON, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 16SK FOOD GROUP INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 20PRIES ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 44MID-WEST MACHINE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 21REPUBLIC WIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 28AMSTED RAIL COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 11TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0THE HERSHEY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12LEAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 7PIXELLE SPECIALTY SO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5NATION PIZZA PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 21MOUNT JOY WIRE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 34MILK SPECIALTIES GLO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 25ZAPP PRECISION STRIP…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 9ENGINEERED FLOORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 16LIBERTY CASTING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 81ACME FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 23National Steel and S…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Shipbuilding Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, National Steel and Shipbuilding Company sits at penalty rank #1,604 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($70,000 assessed).

How National Steel and Shipbuilding Company Compares

National Steel and Shipbuilding Company's 0.60 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 above peers (4.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2010-04-05

Last Inspection

2012-03-27

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 10 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $7,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

1

Willful

16.7% of total

1

Repeat

16.7% 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

$235,625

Current Penalty Amount

$70,000

Penalty Reduction

70.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $165,625 from the initial assessment of $235,625. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How National Steel and Shipbuilding Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric National Steel and Shipbuilding Company Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $70,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($70,000 here).

Pearl Leather Finishers INC. $70,000 NY Aa Foundries, INC. $70,000 TX Valent Aerostructures, LLC $70,000 KS US Pipe and Foundry Company $70,000 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Tenneco Automotive Operating Company, INC. 10 insp. Hartwell, GA Plaid Enterprises, INC. 10 insp. Decatur, GA United States Seafoods LLC 10 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK Dietz & Watson, INC. 10 insp. Philadelphia, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pearl Leather Finishers INC.
Johnstown, NY
2 inspections $70,000
Aa Foundries, INC.
San Antonio, TX
3 inspections $70,000
Valent Aerostructures, LLC
Fredonia, KS
2 inspections $70,000
US Pipe and Foundry Company
Bessemer, AL
2 inspections $70,000
3m
Menomonie, WI
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 Shipbuilding Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, National Steel and Shipbuilding Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 10 inspections, including 4 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 Shipbuilding Company have? ▼
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 1 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $70,000.
How many OSHA inspections has National Steel and Shipbuilding Company had? ▼
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-05 and the most recent on 2012-03-27. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for National Steel and Shipbuilding Company? ▼
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company has been assessed $70,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $235,625 (a 70.3% reduction).
Does National Steel and Shipbuilding Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. National Steel and Shipbuilding Company has 4 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 1 repeat 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 Shipbuilding Company operate in? ▼
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company 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 Shipbuilding Company 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 Shipbuilding Company ranks #3,119 (the top 5% 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 Shipbuilding Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company's total OSHA penalty of $70,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, US Pipe and Foundry Company in Bessemer, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $70,000 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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