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Norfolk Marine Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Norfolk Marine Company has a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty61% serious
$3,002
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,575
of 100,495 penalized employers

Norfolk Marine Company in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,002. 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 Marine Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Food 4 Less in Merced, CA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
60.9%
of violations were serious
32%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Norfolk Marine Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Norfolk Marine Company sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$3,002 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $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 Marine Company

The federal enforcement record for Norfolk Marine Company in Norfolk, VA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 23 violations, translating to 11.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 14 (60.9%) 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 $7,245 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,002 - a 58.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,501. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-10-28 to 2010-11-09, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-10-28

Last Inspection

2010-11-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,501

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $1,501 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

60.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

39.1% 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

$7,245

Current Penalty Amount

$3,002

Penalty Reduction

58.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,243 from the initial assessment of $7,245. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Norfolk Marine Company compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Norfolk Marine Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 23 1.7
Total Penalty $3,002 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,501 $3,566
View all 12,990 employers in Retail Trade →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norfolk Marine Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Norfolk Marine Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Norfolk Marine Company have? ▼
Norfolk Marine Company has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,002.
How many OSHA inspections has Norfolk Marine Company had? ▼
Norfolk Marine Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-28 and the most recent on 2010-11-09. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Norfolk Marine Company? ▼
Norfolk Marine Company has been assessed $3,002 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,245 (a 58.6% reduction).
Does Norfolk Marine Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Norfolk Marine Company has 14 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 Norfolk Marine Company operate in? ▼
Norfolk Marine Company operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441222). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
How does Norfolk Marine Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Norfolk Marine Company's total OSHA penalty of $3,002 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Food 4 Less in Merced, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $3,000 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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