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Northrop Grumman Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northrop Grumman Corporation ranks #61,023 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,023
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#61,023
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northrop Grumman Corporation in Palmdale, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,023. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northrop Grumman Corporation 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,023 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Schlosser Forge Company in Verdi, NV is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $4,025 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#61,023
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Northrop Grumman Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northrop Grumman Corporation runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$4,023 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Northrop Grumman Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPORT JERVIS LABORATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAGNESITA REFRACTORIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ACCUTRON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30WEST FRASER WOOD PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAMOND SHAMROCK REF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRANITE RADIANCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PALLET RECYCLE OF AL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34AFE VICTORY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34STERLING SHIPYARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HUTCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ALUMINUM CO. OF AMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7H&H MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33RITE STUFF FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24ANNIN FLAGMAKERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MONARCH BRANDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SIGMA ENGINEERED SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UTILITY TRAILER MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SONOCO PRODUCTS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Northrop Grumman Cor…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Northrop Grumman Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Northrop Grumman Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Northrop Grumman Corporation sits at penalty rank #24,981 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,023 assessed).

How Northrop Grumman Corporation Compares

Northrop Grumman Corporation's 1.00 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 well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-10-19

Last Inspection

2024-08-09

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,012

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,012 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$7,315

Current Penalty Amount

$4,023

Penalty Reduction

45.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,292 from the initial assessment of $7,315. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Northrop Grumman Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northrop Grumman Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $4,023 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,012 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northrop Grumman Corporation, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,023 here).

Master Lock Company LLC $4,025 WI 84 Lumber Company, a Limited Partnership a/K/a 84 Lumber Company $4,025 MD Latham Pool Products INC $4,025 TN Sequoia Tool INC $4,025 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Port Jervis Laboratories, INC. 2 insp. Port Jervis, NY Magnesita Refractories 2 insp. York, PA Accutron INC. 2 insp. Windsor, CT West Fraser Wood Products, INC. 2 insp. Henderson, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Master Lock Company LLC
Milwaukee, WI
2 inspections $4,025
84 Lumber Company, a Limited Partnership a/K/a 84 Lumber Company
Mount Airy, MD
2 inspections $4,025
Latham Pool Products INC
Fayetteville, TN
3 inspections $4,025
Sequoia Tool INC
Clinton Township, MI
5 inspections $4,025
Schlosser Forge Company
Verdi, NV
4 inspections $4,025

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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 Northrop Grumman Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northrop Grumman Corporation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Northrop Grumman Corporation have? ▼
Northrop Grumman Corporation has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,023.
How many OSHA inspections has Northrop Grumman Corporation had? ▼
Northrop Grumman Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-10-19 and the most recent on 2024-08-09. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northrop Grumman Corporation? ▼
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been assessed $4,023 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,315 (a 45.0% reduction).
What industry does Northrop Grumman Corporation operate in? ▼
Northrop Grumman Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336411). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Northrop Grumman Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northrop Grumman Corporation ranks #61,023 (the lower 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 Northrop Grumman Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northrop Grumman Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $4,023 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, Schlosser Forge Company in Verdi, NV is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,025 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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