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Seward Ships Drydock INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Seward Ships Drydock INC ranks #11,968 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty53% serious
$27,300
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#11,968
of 99,447 penalized employers

Seward Ships Drydock INC in Seward, AK has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,300. 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 Seward Ships Drydock INC: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 6.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,968 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nonlethal Technologies in Homer City, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $27,300 in current penalties.

6.4
violations per inspection
53.1%
of violations were serious
#11,968
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (6.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Seward Ships Drydock INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Seward Ships Drydock INC runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$27,300 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Seward Ships Drydock INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0014.428.943.357.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKRAFT HEINZ, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18SPRAY PRODUCTS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19BORGERS OHIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10DEFLECTO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29AMERICAN SYNTHETIC F…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21FOREST RIVER INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17FELMAN PRODUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8QUINCY STREET INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18TIE DOWN, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4PRATT & WHITNEY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3CLEVELAND CLIFFS STE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1STEEL GIRDER LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3VALERO REFINING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1XXXX ARCTIC GLACIER …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0ARLINGTON METALS COR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 50RELISH LABS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8MID AMERICA STEEL, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9ALERIS ROLLED PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7KEY GAS COMPONENTS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 55FALPEG CAPITAL LLC D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8Seward Ships Drydock…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 32
Seward Ships Drydock INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Seward Ships Drydock INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Seward Ships Drydock INC sits at penalty rank #5,915 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($27,300 assessed).

How Seward Ships Drydock INC Compares

Seward Ships Drydock INC's 6.40 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-11-30

Last Inspection

2013-04-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,460

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.4 violations per visit. That's $5,460 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

53.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

6.3% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

40.6% 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

$60,200

Current Penalty Amount

$27,300

Penalty Reduction

54.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $32,900 from the initial assessment of $60,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Seward Ships Drydock INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Seward Ships Drydock INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 32 8.0
Total Penalty $27,300 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,460 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Seward Ships Drydock INC, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,300 here).

Hellwig Products CO, INC $27,300 CA Dove Die & Stamping Company $27,300 OH Northstar Battery CO. $27,300 MO Texas Toolmakers, INC. $27,300 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Kraft Heinz 5 insp. Muscatine, IA Spray Products Corporation 5 insp. Medina, OH Borgers Ohio, INC. 5 insp. Norwalk, OH Deflecto, LLC 5 insp. Dover, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hellwig Products CO, INC
Visalia, CA
6 inspections $27,300
Dove Die & Stamping Company
Brook Park, OH
2 inspections $27,300
Northstar Battery CO.
Springfield, MO
2 inspections $27,300
Texas Toolmakers, INC.
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $27,300
Nonlethal Technologies
Homer City, PA
2 inspections $27,300

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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 Seward Ships Drydock INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Seward Ships Drydock INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 5 inspections, including 17 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 Seward Ships Drydock INC have? ▼
Seward Ships Drydock INC has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Seward Ships Drydock INC had? ▼
Seward Ships Drydock INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-30 and the most recent on 2013-04-04. This averages 6.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Seward Ships Drydock INC? ▼
Seward Ships Drydock INC has been assessed $27,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $60,200 (a 54.7% reduction).
Does Seward Ships Drydock INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Seward Ships Drydock INC has 17 serious violations, and 2 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 Seward Ships Drydock INC operate in? ▼
Seward Ships Drydock INC 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 Seward Ships Drydock INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Seward Ships Drydock INC ranks #11,968 (the top quarter 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 Seward Ships Drydock INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Seward Ships Drydock INC's total OSHA penalty of $27,300 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nonlethal Technologies in Homer City, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $27,300 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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