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Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ranks #63,560 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$3,675
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#63,560
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation in Linthicum Heights, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,675. 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 Systems Corporation 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #63,560 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Plymouth Tube Company in Salisbury, MD is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $3,675 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#63,560
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$3,675 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% 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 Systems Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.213.519.826.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEDDY PACKING CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HANCOCK CONCRETE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEE KUM KEE (USA) FO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ETO DOORS CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25FARMERS SELECT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WALKER FORGE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RICH PRODUCTS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UNITED FURNITURE IND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22EAST GATE PALLETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UCHIYAMA AMERICA INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KABAR PRODUCTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19AUTOMATED PACKAGING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FEDERAL EQUIPMENT & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MCSHAN LUMBER CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19FLORIDA TRAILER MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18STARLINE HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOLLINGSWORTH & VOSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JELLY BELLY CANDY CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LITTLE HARBOR WINDOW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16Northrop Grumman Sys…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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 Systems Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ranks #25,788 at $3,675 current penalty.

How Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Compares

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation's 4.50 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 (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-06-10

Last Inspection

2025-07-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,838

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $1,838 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$7,875

Current Penalty Amount

$3,675

Penalty Reduction

53.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,200 from the initial assessment of $7,875. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $3,675 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,838 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,675 here).

Parkway Metal Products, INC. $3,675 IL Gilded Mirrors and Glass LLC $3,675 TN Luxfer, INC. $3,675 CA Oldcastle SW Group INC. $3,675 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Eddy Packing CO., INC. 2 insp. Yoakum, TX Packaging Corporation of America 2 insp. Plano, TX Hancock Concrete Products LLC 2 insp. Hancock, MN Lee Kum Kee (USA) Foods, INC. 2 insp. City of Industry, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Parkway Metal Products, INC.
Des Plaines, IL
2 inspections $3,675
Gilded Mirrors and Glass LLC
Maryville, TN
2 inspections $3,675
Plymouth Tube Company
Salisbury, MD
6 inspections $3,675
Luxfer, INC.
Riverside, CA
4 inspections $3,675
Oldcastle SW Group INC.
Durango, CO
3 inspections $3,675

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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 Systems Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation have? ▼
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,675.
How many OSHA inspections has Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation had? ▼
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-06-10 and the most recent on 2025-07-23. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation? ▼
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation has been assessed $3,675 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,875 (a 53.3% reduction).
Does Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation has 6 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 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation operate in? ▼
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 334413). 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 Systems 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 Systems Corporation ranks #63,560 (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 Systems Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $3,675 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, Plymouth Tube Company in Salisbury, MD is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,675 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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