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Norfolk Dredging Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Norfolk Dredging Company has a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty56% serious
$7,915
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$3,644
Back wages owed

Norfolk Dredging Company in Chesapeake, VA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,915. 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 Norfolk Dredging Company once. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $3,644 in back wages owed to 12 affected workers. For comparison, Western Cabinets, INC. in Cedar Hill, TX is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $11,554 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
58%
of penalized employers rank lower
$3,644
in back wages recovered

How Norfolk Dredging Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Norfolk Dredging Company runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,915 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Norfolk Dredging Company

The federal enforcement record for Norfolk Dredging Company in Chesapeake, VA includes 1 OSHA inspection and 9 violations, translating to 9.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (55.6%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $12,875 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $7,915 - a 38.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $7,915. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $3,644 in back wages owed to 12 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-06-28 to 2011-06-28, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2011-06-28

Last Inspection

2011-06-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,915

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $7,915 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$12,875

Current Penalty Amount

$7,915

Penalty Reduction

38.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$11,559

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,960 from the initial assessment of $12,875. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$3,644
Employees Affected
12
WHD Violations
13
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$304
Avg Back Wages per Case
$3,644

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Norfolk Dredging Company owed $3,644 in back wages to 12 employees across 1 case and 13 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Norfolk Dredging Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Norfolk Dredging Company Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.5
Violations 9 7.8
Total Penalty $7,915 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,915 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norfolk Dredging Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Norfolk Dredging Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 1 inspections, including 5 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 Norfolk Dredging Company have? ▼
Norfolk Dredging Company has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,915.
How many OSHA inspections has Norfolk Dredging Company had? ▼
Norfolk Dredging Company has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-28 and the most recent on 2011-06-28. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Norfolk Dredging Company? ▼
Norfolk Dredging Company has been assessed $7,915 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,875 (a 38.5% reduction). Additionally, $3,644 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Norfolk Dredging Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Norfolk Dredging Company has 5 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 Norfolk Dredging Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Norfolk Dredging Company, resulting in $3,644 in back wages owed to 12 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Norfolk Dredging Company operate in? ▼
Norfolk Dredging Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336611). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Norfolk Dredging Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Norfolk Dredging Company 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 $3,644 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Norfolk Dredging Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Norfolk Dredging Company's total OSHA penalty of $7,915 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Western Cabinets, INC. in Cedar Hill, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,554 in current penalties.

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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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